Pearl Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White ...
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Enamel, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Gold
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Silver
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Swedish Renaissance Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1870s European Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold
1860s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1950s Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Renaissance Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Revival Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Tourmaline
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
1990s European Etruscan Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
1960s French Baroque Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1880s French Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Amethyst, Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century European Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Indian Revival Vintage Pearl Jewelry
Coral, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Pearl Jewelry
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Baroque Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Zircon, Chrysoberyl, Beryl, Pearl, Emerald, Silver, Gilt Metal, Gold
1860s English Holbeinesque Antique Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Pearl Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pearl Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1870s European Greek Revival Antique Pearl Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, 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.