【Crown Radiance】Convertible Emerald & South Sea Pearl Statement Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Diameter Approx. 2.8 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Qualit...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Convertible Blooming Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring Pendant Brooch
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Quality: AAAA Nacre: Very Thick Color: Whit...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Caelmare】Aquamarine Halo South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This design carries the spirit of Caelmare, where the sea meets the sky. Handcrafted in Japan, this piece features a 14–15 mm AAAA South Sea pearl with aurora luster, framed by 2.8 c...
Aquamarine, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings 0.49 Carats 18 Karat White Gold 14-15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold stud earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 MM with a decorative diamond circular design containing 104 round brilliants, 0.49 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Celestial Splash Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin South Sea Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Quali...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Majestic Bloom Emerald South Sea Pearl Diamond Brooch Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin South Sea Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamonds, and Emerald Dimensions 2.5 x 4.0 cm Pearl Shaped: Round ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold
15 mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl & 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings 14 KG
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning 14 Karat Yellow gold 15mm Round Golden South Sea Pearl & 1 Ct Total Diamond Cocktail Stud Earrings.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,499Sale Price / item|20% Off
South Sea Pearl Diamond Slider Pendant 0.25 Carat 15-16 MM 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold slider pendant necklace featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 15-16 mm with shattered round brilliants weighing 0.25 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Petal-Edge Diamond South Sea Pearl Convertible Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A refined interpretation of regality and grace, this convertible ring-pendant design from the Crown Radiance collection centers around a spectacular 14–15mm AAAA South Sea pearl — ra...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Vine Symphony】Golden Peony South Sea Pearl Ring with Yellow & White Diamonds
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin South Sea Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18K Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14-15 mm Quali...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Yellow & White Diamond South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 0.87 Carats 18KT 15-16 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This stunning one of a kind Earring features: Yellow Diamond: 0.64 Cts T/W White Diamond: 0.23 Cts. T/W South Sea Pearl: 15-16 mm 18K White Gold More Styles in Stock Pictures Attached
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 0.60 Carat 18 Karat White Gold 15-16 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearl measuring 15-16 MM flanked with 10 Baguette Diamonds weighing 0.30 carats and 52 Round brilliants weighing 0.30 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold 14-15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15mm Baroque South Sea Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold and Rhodium
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A delicate touch of diamonds, totaling 0.04 carats, graces the piece, offering that quintessential sparkle expected of such a refined and opulent accessory. 18K Yellow Gold and Rhod...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rhodium, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Large Baguette Diamond Gold South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 15mm 3.30ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A magnificent and dramatic cocktail ring crafted in heavy 18K yellow gold, prong set with a dynamic display of natural tapered baguette and round diamonds arranged in angled rays. T...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Crown-Inspired South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Turquois
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A regal and sculptural masterpiece from our Crown Radiance collection, this one-of-a-kind cocktail ring evokes the grandeur of a baroque crown rising from the sea. At its heart is a ...
Turquoise, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Necklace Large South Sea Pearls 15mm to 13 mm 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Drop-shaped necklace ranging from 15 mm for the largest to 13 mm for the smallest pearl on the clasp.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,998Sale Price|75% Off
Hakimoto 15 mm Large Size Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl 18K White Gold Clip
By Hakimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Rare Over 15mm Black Pearls 0.8" High, 15mm 13.3 Grams 18K White Gold No Post Clip Made In Germany.
18k Gold, White Gold
$24,345Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 12 Carats G-H SI 15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Day & Night diamond cluster drop earrings featuring 8 Pear shapes, 16 Marquise and 18 Round brilliants weighing approximately 12 carats with two removeable South Sea Pearls measuring...
Diamond, Platinum
Black White South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
15mm Natural South Sea Pearl & Tahitian Pearl The Black White classic Cluster Dangle White / Cream Color Grey / Black color 4.00ct. diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
White South Sea Pearl with Yellow Gold Tin Cup Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful necklace is made of 14 karat yellow gold paperclip links with 7 pearls, approximately 12-15mm White South Sea pearls throughout.
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a stylized heart-shape design with mother-of-pearl and diamonds suspending two South Sea pearls of 17 x 15mm.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Picchiotti 18K Flower Ring South Sea Pearl White Gold Size 8
By Picchiotti
Located in Fairfield, CT
Picchiotti 18K Flower Ring South Sea Pearl White Gold Size 8 This Picchiotti ring is designed as a stylized flower in 18k white gold, centered with an ~15mm luminous South Sea pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s 18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 2.82cts Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The 18K white gold cocktail ring features a captivating 15mm aubergine color genuine South Sea pearl. This sophisticated piece is adorned with a halo of 50 brilliant round diamonds...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl and South Sea Pearl Turquoise Necklace
By Lola Florence
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
Giant Tahitian Pearls & South Sea Pearls are mixed with Natural Turquoise in this exquisite mixture of sky and sea colors. 10 Tahitian Pearls ranging from 13.5mm to 15mm in size & ...
Pearl, Turquoise
18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Moonstone Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K white gold Pearl: 15mm South Sea Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = .25cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length We...
Diamond, Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
15.5mm White South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This piece could serve as a luxurious accessory for special occasions, potentially becoming a cherished heirloom due to the timeless design and the enduring quality of the materials ...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Pink Sapphire Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Featuring 10.49ct of Pink Sapphires with 14-15mm Australian South Sea Pearls, these hoops will make a unique centerpiece to your jewelry box.
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Bumble Bee pin, set with approximately 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with 11-15 mm tahitian south se
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with 11-15 mm tahitian south sea white pearls fine pinkish/white and a clip containing 0.40 cts tw micropave round diamonds Diana M. is a lead...
Pearl, White Gold
18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Huge Tahitian Glowing Pearls Are 15 MM. (Huge Over 1/2 inch Fancy Black Saltwater Pearls) BEAUTIFUL LONG DANGLING 15 MM PEARLS WITH THICK GLOWING NACRE.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl 17 x 15mm Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl pendant necklace features a fine, large South Sea pearl of 17 x 15mm size.
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...
$12,240 / item
South Sea and Diamonds Cluster Round Shape Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold Diamonds: 1.90 Cts 15-16 mm South Sea Pearls 0.37"
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Golden Pearl Yellow Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings Tremblant Design Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The design is complete with two splendid golden South Sea pearls (15mm). The total weight of round and baguette diamonds is 4.75 carats.
Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond,...
Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Pearl 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retro cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold structure, mounted with a big south sea pearl (15mm) in the centre, surrounded by 5.73 ct of rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires, and enriched ...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby,...
Angela Pintaldi Cultured Pearl Diamond and 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Featuring a 15 mm wide golden white South Sea pearl and approx. 1.5 carats of high grade white diamonds in an unusual octopus-like setting.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Andrea Ghelli 18K Gold Coral Diamond Baroque Pearl Cornetto Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Out of Ordinary An extra – ordinary Italian artful made Cornetto pendant made in a fantastic creative vision by Andrea Ghelli, master of fairy tales jewellery, every piece is unique ...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl 15mm Diamond Drop Earrings Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature two lustrous 15 x 14mm diameter South Sea pearls originating from the waters of Northwestern Australia. They are being delivered to t...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.