Pearl Jewelry
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
1930s French Byzantine Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Classical Greek Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
1850s Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
1860s Swedish Empire Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Victorian Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
1990s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century Thai Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
2010s British Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White 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.





