Pearl Jewelry
2010s British Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1880s British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Post-War Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1960s European Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s American Post-War Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Silver
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
20th Century American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s British Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
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.





