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Period: 20th Century
Gemstone: Pearl
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings Tahitian pearl earrings set with baguette and round-cut diamonds. Approximate Length: 2" Back type: clip on with post Metal Type: 18-karat gold
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20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Men's 18k Gold Black Onyx & Pearl Cuff Links 3 Shirt Button Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Genuine Cultured Onyx - Round Disk Shape - Bezel Set - Black Color - 7.2mm & 13mm (approx.) (7) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Fine Luster - White Color - ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm M372 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls 6.50 Approx. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
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1990s Japanese Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Asch Grossbardt Vintage Inlaid Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Picasso Portrait Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion-shaped gold forms inlaid with various gemstones throughout Including lapis lazuli, onyx, mother-of-pearl, amethyst, turquoise, and carnelian Depicting a cubist-st...
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1990s Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold...

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm M370 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in size from 6...
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1990s Japanese Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Joelton, TN
Antique Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Brooch with Enclosed Gold Back. An exquisitely designed Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Brooch. A Marquise Pearl border and rose ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver. Size: Height 5.5cm Width 6.5cm Fea...
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1930s French Romantic Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium

Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the rich cultural heritage with this meticulously crafted Zuni Native American Gan Dancer pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the ...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Retro 14K Yellow Gold "A Date To Remember" Ruby and Pearl Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a wonderful 1950s pendant adorned with pearls and rubies crafted in 14K yellow gold inscribed with "A Date to Remember". This 1950s vintage gemstone pendant...
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1960s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Verdura Snail Amber Earrings Pearl 18k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Verdura CIRCA: Late 20th Century MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Amber, Pearl WEIGHT: 24 grams MEASUREMENT: 1 1/4" x 1" HALLMARKS: Verdura., 750 ITEM DETAILS: A gor...
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Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Clip 45 mm 14k Y Gold 7.70 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Clip 45 mm 14k Y Gold 7.70 mm M369 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie clip is made of yellow gold and has 1 Akoya Cultured Pearl ...
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1990s Japanese Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Signed High Karat Gold Memphis School Opal, Amethyst, & Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine signed high karat gold Memphis School style cufflinks. Each with a bezel-set, rectangular purple opal cabochon, a bezel-set triangular amethyst, and 2 pearls. Marked...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Necklace 16.5g Elevate your jewelry collection with our 14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Necklace. This piece radiates sophistication and timeless c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Diamond Pendant- This lovely pendant features one baroque pearl accented with four round sing...
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20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
Three various brooches, all with the finest gold work from the early 1900's, are from the far right, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of amazing vintage earrings from ca. 1970s in tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Each earring is built of three hinged and mobile sections decorated with natural Diamonds, Rubies,...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Necklace of Platinum, Diamond, Natural Pearl & Fancy cut Onyx, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, c. 1920. The fancy cut onyx which were cut precisely for this exquisite antique pendant are rimmed with 74 Europe...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Bespoke Floral Sapphire & Pearl Brooch 4.02g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A 15ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch, set with 2 Ceylon type blue sapphires and 12 half pearls. Circa 1910. Sapphires 2.8mm and 2.0mm. Pearls 1.9mm. Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A ...
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1910s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This four-strand Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace is a masterpiece of elegance and luxury. The layout features four strands of meticulously arranged Akoya pearls, ranging from 9mm down...
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1990s Asian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch. Featuring one golden Tahitian pearl measuring approximately 17.00 millimeters and one Tahitian black pearl measuring approxim...
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1980s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage South Sea Pearl & Diamond Turtle Brooch GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the artistic use of a beautiful saltwater pearl to fabricate this lovely piece! Item Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Back; White Gold Front 45 - 1.4mm Round Brillian...
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20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Pearl And Onyx Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Toliro 18K Yellow Gold Rough Mabe Pearl Belly Ruby Eye Ostrich Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 25.50 mm Weight: 11.56 grams 18K yellow gold animal pearl vintage brooch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Pearl Heart Shaped Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst and Pearl Heart Shaped Earrings Approximate Amethyst Weight: 10.05 carats Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.30 carats Back type: Clip-on Metal type: 18-karat yellow gold
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20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Arts & Crafts Red Carpet Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tassel Gold Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Arts & Crafts Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tassel Gold Drop Vintage Necklace. Centering a 45 Carat Oval Amethyst surrounded by Seed Pearls and suspending a Multi Strand ...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 9K Rose Gold Pearl Clip on Earrings. Shell & Foliate Motif. Original Box.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
These Retro Clip on Earrings were retailed by Dunklings – Renowned Melbourne jeweller – Meticulously crafted in 9K Rose Gold, this pair is retro, dating from 1950’s Each ...
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1950s Australian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Akoya Pearl and European-Cut Diamond Ring made in Platinum. The pearls measure 5.35 to 6.45 mm. The width of the band is 1.5mm ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1945 Retro Style with Diamonds and Pearl Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This stunning ring exudes retro charm with its design from 1945. Crafted in platinum 950 kts, it features exquisite diamonds and a lustrous pearl. The single-cut diamonds total 1.44 ...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Black Star & Frost Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond and Pearl Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost Platinum top and 14k Hair Comb / Pins, measuring 3 3/4 inches in length, having a Horse Shoe top set with old cut Diamonds and ...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Stickpin Dragonfly or Water Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of an insect with wings and legs outstretched (possibly a dragonfly or water skimmer). Flush set with seed pe...
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20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold, Diamonds and Pearls Ring by Swedish Master Johan Jobring, 1998
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crafted from 18 karat gold, this ring exhibits an extraordinary and artistic design, characterized by a multi-level band that conveys a striking, bold aesthetic. It is embellished wi...
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1990s Swedish Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1980S South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Scalloped Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These platinum dangle earrings feature a lustrous South Sea pearl suspended from a scalloped design setting. Each earring showcases a cascade of 168 natural round diamonds, meticulo...
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1980s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Pearl & Enamel Pendant Necklace 15K Gold Art Nouveau c.1910
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this alluring antique Edwardian enamel pendant necklace made c.1910. In spite of its modest proportions, this pendant does not shy away from presenting t...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Multi-Strand Opal Bead Necklace, 14k Gold Clasp With Pearls
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite multi-strand opal bead necklace. Expertly crafted with five luxurious strands, each one is intricately adorned with lustrous opal ...
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20th Century European Artisan Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

15K Gold Pearl, Diamond Retro Bar Brooch, with Security Chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this stunning Bar Brooch is of Australian provenance, dating from 1960's. Of lovely bar design, it centers a South Sea Pearl of 8mm of gorgeous colo...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mabe Pearl Hoop Earrings, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Mabe Pearl Hoop Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The pearls are gray and white and the earrings weigh 29.92 grams. The length of the earring is 1 inch. ...
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20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Marina B Pearl Blue Russian Quartz Onyx Bead Gold Necklace Cardan Long Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Long 18k gold necklace by Marina B, with 10.5 mm Blue Beads, 7mm onyx and 8mm pearls. Necklace is 84 cm long. Marked: Marina B, MB, Italy, 750. Weight - 131,5 grams. Please n...
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Late 20th Century Italian Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Edwardian 2.00ct Blue Zircon, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
With intricate winding vines, leaves and flowers, this stunning Edwardian pendant was clearly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. A single 2.00 carat blue zircon sits at the centre...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 15k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Contemporary Mother of pearl “Twisted” Ring 18KY Gold Size5.5
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this “Twisted” ring is composed of two pieces of Mother of pearl. Material: 18k yellow gold comes with original box Artist: Van ...
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1990s French Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Pearl Decorated Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Total lenght is bracelet 19 cm. Box is not include...
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1990s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a blue enamel frame surrounded by 64 natural seed pearls. Umarked but...
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20th Century French Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace c1905
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this elegant antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant necklace made c.1905. The goldwork is beautifully crafted with a naturalistic art nouveau design of scr...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Floral Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Like a jaunty boutonnière pinned on a tuxedo lapel, the Antique Floral Pearl Brooch is a sophisticated nod to a flower’s sweet essence. In place of...
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1960s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A single, glimmering pearl sits at the center of this romantic vintage brooch. Its bow design and curving 14-karat white gold metal tendrils are set with 2.6 carats of diamonds. The ...
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1960s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center holds a natural pearl that has rose cut diam...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Coral 1.60 Carat White Diamond Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Cufflinks- These elegant cufflinks are each accented with mother of pearl and one seed pearl. Beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold. Size: ...
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20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Posy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
As if plucked from a garden, the Pearl Posy Brooch is a luxurious rendition of a single bloom. A pearl is set in an 18-karat yellow gold stem with leaves, all generously hewn with as...
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1960s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

 Pearl Posy Brooch
 Pearl Posy Brooch
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1935 Art Deco Style with Pearl and Diamonds Yellow Gold and Platinum Bracelet
Located in MADRID, ES
Elevate your ensemble with this exquisite bracelet boasting an Art Deco style from 1935. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum 950 kts, it features a lustrous pearl and sparkling d...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Allsopp Art Nouveau Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foliate Antique Vine Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a near round button-shaped baroque pearl measuring 8.5 x 9.0 mm Translucent white in body color with strong iridescence and organic texture Set east to west with cartouche...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Corals Flowers, Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies Rose Gold and Silver Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver, enriched with diamonds of ct 1.68 , rubies from ct 0.26 with pink coral flowers...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Cocktail ring 18k gold with Flood pearl & Diamonds
Located in Stockholm, SE
Embrace vintage glamour with this enchanting cocktail ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, it features a beautiful flood pearl center stone surrounded by 1.25 ...
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1920s European Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Pink Tourmaline & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace - c.19
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Edwardian pink tourmaline and seed pearl pendant necklace set in 15ct made c.1910. The goldwork is beautifully crafted with a natura...
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Early 20th Century Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold

Wood Coral Diamonds Mother of Pearl Silver Yellow Gold 14 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
The stem of this particular ring was made entirely of wood, in the upper part a circular mother-of-pearl was applied which supports a small silver circle where diamonds are set which...
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1990s European Artisan Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

"Noucentisme Period" Turquoise, Seed Pearls, Rose cut Diamond Earrings. Spain
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early 20th Century "Noucentisme Period" Turquoise, Seed Pearls, Rose cut Diamonds Earrings mounted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. ("Noucentisme" Catalonia 1914 -1936) Wonderful example o...
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Brooch Pendant Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style estate piece of 10 karat Rose Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Pin Pendant with Pearl and Diamond Accents. This celestial brooch sits on a th...
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1950s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Jade Pearls Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant Beautiful Edwardian Design depicting flowers with half pearls as each flower head and finished by a larger sw...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

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.

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