Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Israeli Artisan Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Early Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s British Victorian Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s European Renaissance Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1880s Austrian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
1960s Unknown Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Ruby, Pearl, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Pearl Jewelry
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary French Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Artisan Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pearl Jewelry
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Artist Pearl Jewelry
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Enamel
1990s Italian Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pearl Jewelry
Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...
2010s American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...
1970s Modern Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 18k 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.