$9,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 19" GIA-Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Strand
Located in New York, NY
An elegant vintage strand featuring GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls, celebrated for their rarity and timeless beauty.
Natural Pearl, Pearl
Vintage Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Two Strand Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Necklace - Weight: 9.87 Grams - Number Of Strands: 2 - Length: 12 Inches (extension available upon request) - Setting: Drilled Pearl Details: - Type: Natural S...
Diamond, Pearl
Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and elegant three-strand natural pearl necklace with a diamond & yellow gold clasp.
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Peacock Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 14k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada margaritifera & Pinctada Maxima Report: 2215776954 Saltwater Multicolored, not enhanced, Various Color overtone 10.23...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 14k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada margaritifera & Pinctada Fucata - Akoya (On Clasp) Report: 5212976005 Saltwater Black, not enhanced, Various Color ove...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 14.46m 14k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada Maxima & margaritifera Report: 2215776735 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 12.02 - 14.46mm 198.3 grams total weigh...
Pearl, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 13.5m 14k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada margaritifera & maxima Report: 621-3975474 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 11 - 13.5mm 80.5 grams total weight 1...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 12.7m 14k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada margaritifera & maxima Report: 621-3976002 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 19.09- 12.7mm 55.9 grams total weight ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 11.7m 14k*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada Maxima & margaritifera Report: 2211976004 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 10.06 - 11.76mm 69 grams total weight ...
Diamond, Pearl, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 13.5m 14k
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada margaritifera & maxima Report: 621-3975474 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 11 - 13.5mm 80.5 grams total weight 18 In...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$21,250Sale Price|50% Off
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...
Pearl, 14k Gold
The Exquisite Beauty of 9-Row Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace Certified By GIA
Located in Dubai, AE
Natural pearls are a timeless symbol of elegance and luxury, and a 9-row natural pearl necklace is truly a sight to behold. Each pearl in this magnificent necklace has been carefully...
Diamond, Natural Pearl
GIA Certified 53 Natural Akoya Pearls Necklace Saltwater Pintada Fucata 18 Kara*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified, Akoya Classic The Natural Pinctada Fucata (Akoya Pearl Oyster) 53 Count Report: 2171155470 Saltwater White & slight, slight pink overtone 7.48 - 7.90mm 18kt...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Palladium 5 Strand Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It states that 197 are natural saltwater pearls and 1 is a cultured pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Palladium
Strand of Nine Natural Saltwater Pearls — GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Their surface is softly iridescent, alive with faint pink overtones, and their moderate luster enhances rather than diminishes their authenticity. Natural saltwater pearls are expon...
Pearl, 14k Gold
A Single Strand Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A Graduated Single-Stand of Natural Saltwater Pearls Fitted to a platinum Diamond and Sapphire set Clasp. The pretty Art Deco clasp features a pair of opposing rub over set triangul...
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable
72 Natural Saltwater Pearls on a Silk Strand
Located in New York, NY
These natural untreated cream color saltwater pearls on a silk strand with a platinum, diamond, and sapphire clasp are as beautiful as they are rare.
Natural Pearl
Natural Saltwater Pearl Strand Necklace with Diamond & Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Features sixty one natural saltwater pearl. Originally the pearls were in a different necklace that was restrung.
Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
An Important Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An important collection of four strands of natural, saltwater pearls, measuring from 5 mm to 11 mm.
Natural Pearl
A Two Row Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classic necklace consisting of two elegant strands of one-hundred fifty-three natural, saltwater pearls measuring from 3.5 mm to 11 mm weighing 256.21 carats, approximately 18 and ...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
154.5 Inch Natural saltwater pearl Diamond Sautoir
Located in Aspen, CO
There are 784 fine white natural oriental saltwater pearls (pinctada species) which have no indication of treatment.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian natural pearl necklace with a gorgeous clasp. Features three strands of natural pearls culminating with a diamond clasp set in platinum and yellow gold.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Era GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl & Old Euro Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This necklace is a piece of history, art, and luxury. Saltwater natural pearls of this quality are truly rare because they are simply not found anymore in natural saltwater environme...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sold
W 0.51 in L 16.92 in
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 0.55Ct Diamond, White Gold Clasp - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive double strand pearl necklace with a 0.55 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold and 18 karat white gold, platinum set clasp; part of our diverse necklace a...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Double Strand Natural Pearl Saltwater Necklace With Certificate
Located in New York, NY
A vintage double-strand natural saltwater pearl necklace of choker length.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Single Strand Saltwater Natural Pearl Necklace with Emerald Diamond and Peridot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive single strand, saltwater natural pearl necklace with a 0.40 carat emerald, 0.30 carat diamond and 0.15 carat peridot, white gold clasp; part of our di...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Peridot, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Natural Pearl Diamond Strand Bracelet Necklace Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Both the necklace and bracelet each feature a hand made platinum and diamond mosaic centerpiece connected to 7 strands of GIA certified NATURAL saltwater pearls.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 14k
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada Maxima & margaritifera Report: 5211976000 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 9.77 - 11.54mm 134.87 grams total weight 3...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Black Peacock Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 14k
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Tahitian Multicolored The Natural Pinctada margaritifera (Black Lipped Oyster) Report: 5122976001 Saltwater Black, not enhanced, Pink & Green overtone 9- 12mm .75...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond pendant/brooch. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 1.35 carats, adorned with twenty ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Pearls & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural pearls and diamond necklace Drop-shaped natural pearl (8.3 - 8.8 mm), oval natural pearl, rose-cut diamonds; French import assay mark for platinum Size: width 8.8 mm (main...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
$14,550
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in L 14.5 in
Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Located in Berkeley, CA
This choker is hand crafted in 18 Karat gold with deep amber faceted oval citrines suspended from a chain matrix with tiny white seed pearls that accent the granulation throughout. E...
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage Cartier ladies' diamond watch, crafted from luxurious platinum, is a true masterpiece from the 1960s. Weighing 32.4 grams, the flexible link design exudes eleg...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,720Sale Price|35% Off
L 1.3 in
Art Deco Certified Natural Pearls and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Lucerne, CH
Beautiful Art Déco drop earrings in platinum 950. The jewel is set with one white and one gray natural saltwater pearl. The pearls are certified by Gübelin Gem Lab. Diameters of the ...
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant Description: This elegant pendant features a GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.01 carats, suspended in a finely c...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Base Metal
An Edwardian Natural Pearl And Diamond Festoon Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond festoon necklace, consisting of one-thousand-six-hundred-and-fifty-nine pearls accompanied by GCS report stating to be of natural saltwater or...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late Deco 13.10 Ct Diamond Riviere Necklace Platinum 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary late Deco riviere necklace, 1935 circa Beautifully hand crafted as unique example of solid 18 KT white gold Displayed in the middle neckline a selection of bright white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Graduating Pearl Necklace, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian natural pearl necklace is timelessly elegant. Certified by the Gem and Pearl Laboratory, the necklace features a graduating array of natural saltwater pearls,...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Estate Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace & Sapphire Clasp VHK#965
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace & Sapphire Clasp VHK#965 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold Clasp [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.5 grams Clasp has ...
Victorian 18Kt Gold Pearl & 2.40 Ct Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in Napoli, IT
Natural pearls are one of the rarest of gems sought after for their rarity and beauty Timeless Victorian period Diamond and Pearl earrings, epitome of eternal elegance, hand crafted ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k 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
Pair of Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A highly important and collector's item - perfectly matched pair of large antique white natural, saltwater button pearls measuring fifteen to sixteen millimeter and weighing over twe...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique GIA Certified 109 Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally refined and rare graduated natural pearl necklace, with GIA Pearl Identification Report confirming the presence of 109 natural saltwater pearls, a highly coveted and...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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