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Period: 1970s
Gemstone: Pearl
Chanel necklace by R. Goossens with pearls, 183 cm lang gold plated, 1970/80s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A great very long vintage Chanel Sautoir made by Robert Goossens Paris with crem colored faux pearls (made by Gripoix), gold balls filled with l...
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1970s French Artist Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Pearl and Diamond Multi Strand Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Multi Strand Drop Necklace 18K White Gold Necklace Measurements: 16" long Pendant Measurements: 2.5" long
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1970s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Gilbert Albert Coral, Pearl and Diamond Suite, Necklace, Ring, Earclips, 1970s
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic jewelry suite by legendary Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert, of pink angel skin coral, cultured pearls, and diamonds, all set in 18k yellow gold. The suite comprising of a la...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

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

Amethyst, Diamonds, Topazes, Garnets, Cameo, Pearls 9Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Jack Nutting Gold White Black Pearl Modernist Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dainty 14k gold ring featuring one white and one black pearl at center, created by Jack Nutting of San Francisco, California circa 1970's. Ring is a finger size 5.5 to 5.75 and is u...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Massive Avant garde Sterling Silver Brutalist Statement Necklace by Rachel Gera
Located in University City, MO
Massive avant-garde sterling silver brutalist statement necklace designed by Rachel Gera c 1970s The incredible mind-boggling massive scale sterling silver artisan necklace is compr...
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1970s Israeli Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

14 Karat White Blue-Gray Pearl Swirl Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White and Blue-Gray Pearl Swirl Earrings. These earrings feature two (fully-drilled) blue-gray Pearls and a textured gold swirl ribbon. The Pearls are set on the top and bot...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14Kt White and Rose Gold Coral Diamonds Pearls Flower Basket Pendant
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. Flower basket pendant...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, South Sea Pearl, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Necklace Natural 1 Carat Round Diamond and Pearl Gem Stone circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 14k white gold, diamond and pearl vintage necklace. The 14 Natural Diamonds range from G-I color and SI-VS in clarity. Weight is 14.46g. The piece is 16 inches in length .
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

White and Black Diamonds, White and Grey South-Sea Pearls 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Agate, Sapphires Rubies Emeralds Diamonds Stone Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Carnelian, Agate, Rose Gold, Si...

1970s, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of vintage European cultured pearl and 0.06 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold stud earrings; part of our diverse pearl jewelry collection. These fine and impressive vintage pearl studs...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique cultured pearl and 0.18 carat diamond, 18k white gold dress ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collect...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl J Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate Pearl Earrings, circa 1979
Located in Austin, TX
The sweet, traditional pearl earrings have a unique J form and design. With three genuine pearls strung on a gold wire and set on a custom J shaped earring. The pearl earrings have a...
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1970s American Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Enamel, Pearl, Coral, Maltese Cross Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary French Enamel Pearl Coral Maltese Cross Flower Brooch is remarkable. The piece is done in 18k yellow Gold and features Coral beads and Seed Pearls all intact with...
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1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Multi Chain Necklace with Pendant with Diamonds and Baroque Pearls Signed Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One of a kind 18 K yellow Gold multi chain necklace with Pendant by the internationally well known Zurich based Company Binder. The Pendant is set with 3 baroque Peals and further de...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1970s cultured pearl and 0.48 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive cultured pearl and diamond pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pendant has a cluster design, ornamented with a feature 7.45mm cultured pearl to the center. The pearl is encircled by thirteen individually claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 16" fine curb chain via an integrated, flared ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design. The pendant is hallmarked to the reverse of the cluster setting with the 14k gold fineness mark -585- and diamond content (0.48). The chain secures with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening. This vintage pearl pendant...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Onyx Rings, White Pearls 9 Karat 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. Amazing link bracelet in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with five oval shape white pearls and five onyx rings, adorned with leaves details studded with diamonds. This bracelet is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.63 ct Pearls and Onyx rings...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Diamonds White Australian Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Bow Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold featuring pearls of various sizes and round-cut and pear-shape diamonds weighing a total of 10.00 carats approximately. 14 inches long.
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Faux Pearl, Faceted Lucite and Brass Bib Multi Strand Collar Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This dramatic and elegant vintage faux pearl, faceted lucite and brass multi strand bib necklace is a forever statement piece. It lays beautifully on the neck and can go any season ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Brass

14 Karat Pearls Leaves Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearls Leaves Brooch. This brooch features fourteen 5mm-6mm cultured Pearls, two leaves, and a ribbon. Pearls are white, pinkish, or creamy. lig...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Pearl Sapphire Golfer Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Sapphire Golfer Brooch/Pin. A palm tree and a lady golfer are set on a gold frame with two 4mm Pearls and blue Sapphires for the golfer ey...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Oval Hoop Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Oval Vertical Hoop Pearl Drop Earrings. These earrings contain a round gold bead stud with a slender oval hoop with a cobra chain that drops mid-way on the...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Ring Organic Freeform
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Gold handmade Organic Mabe Pearl Ring Measures, .85 in top to bottom, .50 in wide. Ring measures 6.5 and can be sized by your jeweler or us. This is out of our massive collection...
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Pearl Branches Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Branches Brooch. Five Freshwater Pearls in graduated sizes ranging from 1.36mm-2.25mm adorn the center of this branch and berries brooch. ...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Rose and White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Fresh Water Pearls 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fresh Water Pearls 18k Gold Cluster Ring. The ring weights 7.1 grams. The ring size is 7. The fresh water pearls give this ring an a...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Earrings 1.50 Carat Natural Baguette Diamond and Pearl, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Earrings approximately 1.50 Carat Natural Tapered Baguette Diamond & Pearl Circa 1970. The earrings are set with 28 Tapered Baguettes (H-J, SI Appx) and the t...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Citrine, Sapphires, Pearls, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Retro Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat J.R. Co Blue-Gray Pearl Swirl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat J.R. Co Pearl Swirl Brooch. This brooch features three Baroque blue-gray (drilled) Pearls in varying sizes set in a dynamic swirl. The gold swirl is textured in a Florentine...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold, Onyx and Mother of Pearl Vintage Geometric Ring Italian Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning italian 1970's vintage Italian square 18K gold, onyx and mother of pearl ring is geometric and so courant today. it is marked 750 and is a size 7. There is a tiny diamo...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Coral Emeralds Pearls Agate Diamonds
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Agate, 9k Gold, Silver

White Gold Diamond Pearl Tear Drop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Genuine 7mm AAA Akoya Pearls start off these beautiful Diamond Drop Earrings. Each drop is covered with over thirty Diamonds intertwined in a 14K White Gold pear shape frame highligh...
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearls and 1.00 Carat Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Tahitian Pearls & Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Gold. The ring features 9.7mm pearls on each. Approx carat diamonds weight VS/SI clarity 1.00 carat consisting of 80 stones. The ...
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1970s Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Arthur King South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A baroque south sea pearl, white and colored diamonds, and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, by Arthur King, 1970s. Vintage jewelry. This brooch measures 2.56"H x 1.81"W and is signed Ki...
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1970s British Baroque Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marchak Paris Sapphire Ruby Pearl Gold Torsade Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Sapphire, ruby, and pearl torsade bracelet. The beautifully crafted clasp is finished with square cut rubies and sapphire. Signed Marchak Pari...
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1970s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Bracelet Mounted in Gold and Platinum With Certificate of Authenticity Depicted in full page spread in the "The Hi...
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites, Stones, Pearl Gold Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Chrysoprase Diamond-Pearl Bracelet, René Kern, circa 1970
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautifully crafted white and yellow gold Bracelet, 18 K, 46g. Elegant bracelet, set with 8 Chrysoprase-Cabochons ca. 59.10 ct, 8 Biwa-Pearls und 64 brilliant cut diamonds of approx...
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1970s German Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Amethysts Rock Crystal Flowers Little Pearls Rose Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

White Diamonds Gray Pearl 18 kt White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Tahitian South Sea Black Pearl and .5 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal type: 14 karat white gold Weight: 5 grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Diamond Details: Cut: Pear Color: G Clarity: VS-SI1 Carat: .25 carat each x 2, .50 carat tot...
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1970s British Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

14 kt Gold Grey Green Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stare into the eye of this luminous South Sear pearl and diamond ring and be hypnotized by the magic of the natural color. and the elegance of the jewel. The setting places the 12mm ...
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Jack Nutting Coral Pearl Sterling Silver California Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, handmade sterling silver, coral and pearl American modernist ring created by Jack Nutting of San Francisco. Ring is a finger size 5.5 - 6 and is unsigned. From the estate of ...
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

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Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Lovely 18 Karat Wander, France Mabe Pearl Suite
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large scale 18K French necklace, bracelet, ring by Wander. Large mabe pearls set into links which are both shiny and matte finish. Large square motif closure 1.25". Extremely heavy s...
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1970s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry

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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
The basket is filled with a colorful bouquet of moving flowers, enriched with three genuine lustrous white south sea genuine pearl measuring approx. 14-12mm in diameter. It is enri...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry

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Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Amethyst Pearl Malachite Link Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Bethesda, MD
A dramatic pearl drop earring featuring 14 X13mm and 7 ¾ carats of shimmering brilliant diamonds, set in platinum. The earring boast 184 brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6...
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1970s Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White Rose Gold Fantastic Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and elegant three-strand natural pearl necklace with a diamond & yellow gold clasp. Features 423 natural saltwater pearls and comes with a Pearl Report from The Gem & Pearl La...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Pearl Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.53 ct Diamonds, 27.50 ct Emeralds 3.4 g Pearls White, Rose Gold Dangle Earring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

J.E. Caldwell Enamel Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Swan Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable swan brooch created by J.E. Caldwell in the 1950's! Features an amazing 15.56-ct baroque natural freshwater pearl that eventually inspired the designer to make this brooch. ...
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Grey MOP Coral Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Grey Mother Of Pearl Coral Butterfly Brooch Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 16 brilliant round cut diamonds VVS1 c...
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1970s French Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Pearl Ruby Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of pear and ruby cufflinks, interconnected by an 18kt yellow gold chain. Italian, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Pearl Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Ruby

Andrew Clunn Golden Tahitian Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Golden Tahitian Pearl Necklace by Andrew Clunn. With 31 total Golden Tahitian pearls from 13mm to 11mm. Details: Necklace ...
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1970s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k 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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