$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl and 78 round diamonds weighing 1.78cts.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$4,200Sale Price / item|40% Off
Golden South Sea Pearl and Emerald ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a Golden Australian South Sea pearl poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful Emeral...
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
The 1984 collection was featured in the New York Times and included marvelously creative pieces in zebra patterns, orchid shapes, black opals, South Sea pearls, burnished silver and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Blue Book 2017, The Art of the Wild, 2017, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
"The Art of the Wild" features exceptional jewels, including baguette- and round-cut diamonds, spessartites, rubellites, tsavorites, sapphires, black South Sea pearls and tourmalines...
Paper
Tiffany & Co. Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A breathtaking 11.6mm Tahitian black pearl showcases its mesmerizing beauty in this elegant Tiffany & Co. ring.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K YG South Sea Keshi Pearl Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Item Description A striking Elsa Peretti design for Tiffany & Co., this pendant necklace combines a luminous South Sea keshi pearl with Peretti’s signature tassel form.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond and Pearl Victoria Necklace 60008151
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The necklace comprises of 4 marquise cut diamonds in a clawed setting with a South Sea cultured pearl placed at the bottom. The diamonds have a total weight of approximately 0.18ct, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & Co. South Sea Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany and Company 18K yellow Gold and Platinum Ring, Centrally set with a 13.5 MM south sea Pearl of very fine white color with a light pinkish lu...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1980 Elsa Peretti Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With South Seas Pearl
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2022) for Tiffany & Co. Fabulous sculptural ring, created in New York at the Tiffany Studios back in the 1980. This is a one of a kind c...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Faraone Platinum South Sea Pearl Trillion Square Diamond Ring
By Faraone
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous ring done in platinum by the Italian house, FARAONE. This ring is centered by an 11.70mm cream colored Sea Pearl with incredible luster and just a few barely visible surf...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of classy earrings created by Tiffany & Co. in Italy in the 1980s. It features two South Sea pearls, white and golden, set in 18 karat yellow gold setting and accented with tw...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum, Diamond (VVS/E-F) and Golden Rose South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring. Accompanied by Tiffany appraisal and bill of sale Signed: Tiffany & CO.
Diamond
Pearl ring by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic baroque south sea pearl is the focal point of this classic Elsa Peretti ring. Soft and organic!
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Tiffany & Co. South Sea Pearl 1.80 Carat VVS Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning 1950s Mid Century 14k Tiffany & Co. 15.5mm South Sea Pearl 1.80 carat VVS Diamond Ring.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pearl Gold Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful baroque South Sea pearl is set in a soft organic mounting exemplifying the best of Elsa Peretti's iconic talent. Pure Tiffany quality. Pearl 17.5 x 13/5mm in size.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
White Gold Cocktail Ring with Orchid and Frog
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A row of small white diamonds frames each petal, and the flower supports a lively gold and green frog, created with brilliant tsavorite, which gently holds a luminous Australian Sout...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea and Black Pearl Diamond Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A grey Tahitian pearl and a light golden south sea pearl, set in an elegant "Toi & Moi" white gold ring. On the shank 1,11 carat of top quality brilliant cut diamonds makes it ev...
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats. Lively medium green, VS clarity. Th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500Sale Price|25% Off
1ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Style Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom design to order * Our showstopper natural Emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum Please message our...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1960s Brocade Cut Velvet Zippered Jacket
Located in University City, MO
1960s Brocade cut velvet zippered jacket The unique retro jacket is a vibrant series of bold deep red flowers set against an ivory background The jacket is accented with a p...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather. Considered to be of the most collectible hertiage leathers from Hermes, this timeless beauty exu...
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Louis Vuitton Large Trunk with Wheels
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Louis Vuitton Large Trunk with Wheels is a stunning and rare piece of luxury luggage that blends classic craftsmanship with modern functionality. Modern trunks are des...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.