Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Zircon, Diamond, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Carnelian, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Artist Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Hungarian Late Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Kyanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, 14k Gold, St...
2010s British Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Vermeil
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage and Antique Pearl Jewelry
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.