Pearl Jewelry
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...
20th Century European Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 24k Gold
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ru...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Cr...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshw...
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Turquoise, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pearl Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, 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.