Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, South Sea Pear...
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Post-War Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Thai Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Late 20th Century American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Early 2000s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Natural Pearl, Silver
20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
1860s British High Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s British Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Regency Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k 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.





