Pearl Jewelry
20th Century French Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 22k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Classical Greek Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1850s Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1880s English Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
2010s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Swedish Empire Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Gold-filled, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s British Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yell...
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s French Byzantine Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.





