Pearl Jewelry
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
1890s North American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Turkish Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
19th Century European Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Canadian Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
1920s Edwardian Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Y...
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Wh...
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.