Antique Mughal 22k Gold Emerald Faceted Bead, Basra Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Antique Mughal 22k Gold Emerald Faceted Bead, Basra Pearl and Diamond Necklace This stunning necklace showcases what was a nath - nose ornament - which was converted to a necklace at...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold
120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
120 Years Old GIA Certified Natural Basra Pearls & Emerald Necklace 14KY Gold GIA Report 2225309773 Accompanied by a gemological certificate stating that 84 out of the 124 pearls are...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Miniature Diamond Rare Huge Natural Basra Pearl Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Museum piece Starting from the miniature depicting a young lady elegantly dressed up exquisitely painted on material used at the time Backed with an amazing triumph of Swiss enamell...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Edwardian Natural Basra Pearl Single Strand Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Coming from the deep seas of the mysterious orient, the major historic source for gathering natural pearls is the Persian Gulf Fine in white creamy colour hue, well matched in colou...
Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique Indian Basra Pearl Diamond Colombian Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Famously known as the Basra pearls, these have enthralled many a pearl aficionados.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22k Gold Natural Basra Pearl Diamond Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Indian multi-gemstone necklace can also be worn as a Mangal sutra. The pearls in this necklace come from the Persian/Arabian Gulf and are famously known as Basra pearls.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.84 in W 2.01 in L 19.69 in
Georgian Rare Canetille Work Natural Garnet and Basra Pearls Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This simply delightful, rare Georgian period, displays marvellous canetille work executed on 18 KT gold The fine elaborated work is elegantly shaped as a bow with a suspending drop f...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Double Strand Not Nucleated Basra Sea Pearls from the Persian Gulf
Located in Napoli, IT
Gigantic and truly spectacular Victorian Rare 1870 ca double strand of not nucleated Natural Basra sea Pearls from the Persian gulf. Comprising a stunning lenght of 96 cm for each st...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Basra Pearl necklace 545 pearls 252 carats 8.38 mm to 5.98 to 3.57 mm
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Antique Basra Pearl necklace 545 pearls 252 carats 8.38 mm to 5.98 to 3.57 mm Stunning rare Basra pearls with certificate!
Basra Pearl Necklace Antique French GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare antique Victorian-era necklace created in France and composed of 207 natural, un-cultured saltwater Basra pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Natural Pearl Strand Necklace Basra Saltwater, circa 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Fine Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace, ca. 1900 The necklace has 141 natural saltwater pearls from 2.1mm to 6.7mm of the finest quality (lustre, shape, skin, overtones, co...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Basra Sea Pearl Necklace with Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Located in Northampton, MA
This early Victorian necklace is composed of luminous and gleaming natural, non-nucleated Basra pearls of button shape which originated in the waters off the Arabian Coast.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family) The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Rare Victorian Four Strand Graduated Natural Basra Pearl Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Napoli, IT
Owing to its rarity, even spotting a Basra pearl was considered a good fortune This absolutely stunning antique Victorian necklace originated in the Arabian gulf – dates back to 1860...
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold
Mughal Pearl Diamond Tikka Necklace 18th century
Located in London, GB
A natural basra pearl necklace with Mughal tikka pendant set with flat cut diamonds and enamelled on the reverse
Diamond
A Diamond and Basra Pearl Tikka.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful diamond and basra pearl tikka pendent in the form of a crescent moon and flower.The moon unusually terminating in peacock heads.The reverse has excellent enamelling work.
Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
These natural Basra pearls are from an antique necklace of matching color graduated pearls.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Rare Natural Basra Pearls Long Flapper Necklace 33.3 Grams
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian Period - 1800 ca – long flapper necklace made of Natural Basra Pearls from the Persian Gulf Rarest for age and for Pearls origin being 100% Natural not treated ...
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2016 Sample Wedding Gown Lace White Beach Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White Lace Nude underlay Semi-Sheer Side zip No size or comp tag Excellent Condition, extremely faint traces of makeup by ...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Birkin bag, size 35, in beige Epsom leather re-dyed in black and gold metal, keys, padlock, zipper, bell, dust bag, year 1999. Width 35 cm x height 25 cm x depth 18 cm, handle...
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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