$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
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
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 Multicolor Tahitian Saltwater Pearls Necklace 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 18 ...
Pearl, 14k 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- 12...
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 overton...
Diamond, 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 Maxima & margaritifera Report: 2211976004 Saltwater multicolor, not enhanced 10.06 - 11.76mm 69 grams total weight 17.5...
Diamond, Pearl, Green Sapphire, 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 weight 3...
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 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 Karat
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. wh...
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
Hermés Birkin 35cm Sellier Sunrise Rainbow Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Limited Edition Hermès Sellier Birkin 35cm Rainbow Sunrise bag. The exterior of this Birkin features Epsom leather in yellow lime, sésame beige, rose confetti, and brown terre...
Vintage 20K Gold Handmade Ball Bead Beaded Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage classic yellow 20kt wax filled round ball beaded choker necklace . Necklace is hand made in India with two size of beads and barrel clasp (not gold made of brass ). Each bead...
Gold
Unavailable|$41,000
H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece. Its warm brown hue with caramel undertones enhances the structured silhou...
$3,593
H 0.25 in W 0.29 in L 0.63 in
Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 5.50 carat sapphire and 0.14 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. These fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
$92,920
H 10 in W 4.75 in L 9 in
Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Statement Bag Collector's Item
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2015 Paris Dubai Night Gas Tank Jerry Can Statement Bag Collector's Item Cruise 2015 Paris-Dubai Collection. Gold hardware Single padded top handle Gold quilted lambskin leat...
Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible and rare Birkin bag, 30cm, grizzly limited edition. Gris caillou grizzly and gris meyer swift, palladium hardware. New unworn condition.. Handle drop, 4"L. Comes w...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
$26,900
H 2.09 in W 0.67 in
Victorian 8.80 C. Natural Untreated Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian period Diamond and Sapphire earrings, 1880 ca Hand fabricated in solid 18 KT gold topped by silver Exquisitely designed in a double cluster for an amazing visual impact The...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier bombe cocktail ring (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish vintage ring features a fluted high dome in a textured shell motif. Th...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68453 This Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW is a rare find. Made solely of faceted lucite beads in white, green and turquoise pastel hues join...
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
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Genuine Persian Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal giant 18 inch long handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises. This necklace features genuine and nearly flawless Robinson Egg/ Persian Blue...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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