Pearl and Gold Ball Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Clasp 5mm 7.5 Inch
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pearl and Gold Ball Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Clasp 5mm 7.5 Inch Featuring 23 Natural Pearls Pearl Strand Bracelet with 5mm Pearls Pearls are Separated by 14K Gold Balls Safety ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Pearl Leaf Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Akoya Pearls Total Weight: 35.7 Grams Bracelet Length: 7" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% A...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique 14k yellow gold pearl and diamond hinged bangle bracelet, circa 1900.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$664Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Clover Mother Of Pearl Bracelet Abalone Bracelet Tahitian Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold Clover Mother of pearl Bracelet / Abalone / Pink MOP / White MOP/ in 14K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 6.5"
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Cultured Pearls - Size - 6.8 - 6.9 Cut - Round Bead Shape Color - White - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.04ctw Cut - Single Color - F - H Clarity - VS2 ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold 0.54tcw Diamond and Pearl Hinge Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique bracelet is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a refined combination of lustrous pearls and 0.54 total carats of sparkling diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925 Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Pearl Bead Bracelet 8.25"
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning 14k rose gold bracelet comes from the 1925 Art Deco period and showcases 18 5mm pearls.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$669Sale Price|40% Off
Designer Effy Pearl Bola Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Adjustable 7 Inch
By Effy
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant Designer Effy pearl bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a luminous 8.7mm round pearl as its centerpiece.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petale Pink Crystal & Pearl Drop Bracelet in 14K Gold-Filled
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a refined expression of softness and form, the Petale Bracelet is sculpted from 14K gold-filled chain and accented with a pink crystal and a luminous pearl drop.
Crystal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace & Bracelet Set, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This delicate pearl necklace features a graceful design with small, luminous pearls evenly spaced along a fine gold-tone chain. Each pearl is bezel-set to create a clean, modern look...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl 5.5mm Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Clasp 8 Inch Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pearl 5.5mm Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Clasp 8 Inch Brand New Featuring 35 Natural Pearls Pearl Strand Bracelet with 5.5mm Pearls Safety Clasp Keeps This Bracelet Secure 8 inches ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Blue Sapphire and Pearl Navette Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian navette link bracelet crafted in yellow gold, set with approximately 1.21 carats total weight of oval blue sapphires alternating with natural pearls across the front.
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fresh Water Pearl Victorian Style 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The is the design that a lady of the Victorian period used to wear on her wrist, one of the most desired then and today. 14K Yellow Gold. Bracelet Information Style: Victorian Widt...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid-20th Century 14K Gold Cultured Pearl Garnet Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined vintage cultured pearl bracelet, composed of three elegant rows of luminous pearls and finished with a beautifully detailed 14 karat gold clasp set with a deep red garnet.
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Round Filigree Clasp 7.25"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Pearls: 16 cultured pearls measuring 8.5-8.9mm Dimensions: the bracelet measures 7.25” inches in length Weight: 17.20 grams
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Link Bracelet 7 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Style: Link Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Length: 7 3/4" Width: 1/4" (6.1mm) Weight: 6.6 Grams...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Twisted Rose Quartz & Akoya Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in GOES, NL
This bracelet features: • Transculent high quality Rose Quartz • white cultured Akoya Pearls • size graduating up to 19.7mm • 14K yellow gold clasp • 14k carat yellow gold beads -...
Quartz, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.32Cttw Diamond and Pearl Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in 14k yellow and white gold. Total diamond weight: 0.32 carat.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cultured Double Strand Pearl Bracelet w/ Diamond Clasp
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful bracelet is made with 14k yellow gold double strands of cultured pearls and a diamond clasp.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Multi Color Marquise Jade Pearl Link Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Marquise Jade and Akoya Pearls Jade Diameter: ~ mm Total Weight: 22.6 Grams Bracelet Length: 7" Bracelet Wid...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, 20th Century, 7.25"
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, featuring four strands of cultured round pearls approx. 6.0 - 7.0 mm, strung on silk cords and knotted between each pearl, joined ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls, contemporary piece.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A beautiful, rigid bracelet crafted from 14-karat white gold. Adorned with a central diamond and pearl crimson setting. Origin: Scandinavia, contemporary piece Set with brilliant-...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl & Turquoise Cuff Bracelet, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Turquoise Cuff. The bracelet cuff features two 9.5mm South Sea Pearls and sixty-six 2.5mm Turquoise cabochons on the ends of the cuff.
Pearl, Turquoise, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Bracelet 14K Gold & Silver Bangle 4.44 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Victorian Diamond Pearl Bracelet 14K Gold & Silver Bangle 4.44 TDW This amazing Victorian bracelet/ Victorian bangle estate bracelet is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and S...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold bypass hinged bangle bracelet featuring an elegant design where pearls accent the rows of diamonds on either side, gradually graduating toward the top.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, the bracelet features a sequence of lustrous cultured pearls measuring approximately 5.7 mm, each displaying the soft glow and surface quality that ...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Bangle Bracelet Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
Composite construction with frontal parts made of Silver on solid 14K Yellow and Rose Gold. Carved floral ornamentation Pearls mounted in three rows.
Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Seed Pearl Buckle Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Details Period: Late Victorian, circa 1890 Material: 14K gold Gemstones: Seed pearls (14 total) Techniques: Granulation, satin finish Width: 1.0 cm Weight: 17.23 grams Conditi...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 1950s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Pearl Hinged Bangle Bracelet. The 1950s bangle bracelet features nine pearls and nine opals prong-set in a bypass design. The pearls and opals measure 3.1mm...
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Sapphire and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating and lovely Retro bracelet from the 1940s is a true masterpiece, crafted in warm 14K rosey yellow gold.
Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3 Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet Diamond 14k Gold Clasp Bar Spacers
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Clasp & Bar Spacers Weight: 59.01 Grams Type: 3 Strand Beaded Bracelet Length: Measures 8.25 Inches Next to a Ruler.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Japanese Akoya pearl set features a classic strand necklace paired with a matching bracelet, showcasing the timeless elegance of cultured pearls. The pearls display soft...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Bracelet Pearl Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The bracelet is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 14K White Gold 3.20ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Pearl Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Even the clasp carries diamond accents, keeping the finish polished from every angle.In estate condition, this Platinum and 14K White Gold 3.20 ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Pearl Bracel...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian 14k Gold Link Bracelet Enamel Pearl & Engraved Charms
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Victorian charm bracelet is crafted in 14k gold, featuring a substantial double link chain measuring approximately 7 inches in length and secured with a classic box cl...
14k Gold
Vintage Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Pearl & 0.10ctw Diamond Clover Style Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.82 Grams Type: Clover Style Bracelet Length: Measures 7 Inches Next to a Ruler.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fresh Water Pearl Victorian Style Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hand crafted as unique of solid 14k yellow gold. Charming flower of pearl centered by an approx. 2 carat pearl with further seed pearl chasing the sides.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Seed Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1840s
Located in Towson, MD
A rare and exceptional early Victorian bracelet, exquisitely crafted in yellow gold stamped 14K and showcasing a striking composition of lapis lazuli and natural seed pearls.
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this beautiful Pearl Bracelet, crafted from lustrous pearls arranged in a symmetrical four-row form. The gleaming white pearls have been carefully...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold & Pearl Figural Tennis Racquet & Ball Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a tennis racquet with a pearl 'ball' to its center.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Vintage Link Bracelet 7 1/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Color: White Size: 6.4mm-7.0mm Style: Link Fastening Type: Sister Hook Clasp Measurements Length: ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Freeform Bracelet w/ Moonstones, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking 14 karat gold bracelet features an openwork freeform design, reminiscent of molten textures popular in avant-garde mid-century jewelry. The richly sculpted gold is ador...
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Pearl Heart Knotted Strand Bracelet 6 3/4" - 14k Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Bracelet Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Fold-Over Clasp Theme: Heart, Love Measurements Chain Width: 9/32"...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3 Strand Coin Pearls Bracelet w/ 14k Yellow Gold Grooved Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 47.37 Grams (total) Type: 3 Strand Beaded Bracelet Length: Measures 7.5 Inches Next to a Ruler.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pearls & Ruby Eyes, Circa 1860
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing 14K yellow gold snake bracelet is special. It is a heavy weight gold chain with a gorgeous snake head decorated with Pearls and Ruby eyes and a heart locket hangs from ...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mings Hawaii Sphere Jade and Akoya Pearl Strand Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Akoya Pearls and Jade Total Weight: 17.5 Grams Bracelet Length: Stamped: this bracelet is not stamped but is...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Etruscan Revival Lover’s Knot Bracelet with Garnets and Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880’s, this 14k gold Etruscan Revival bracelet has a lover’s knot motif adorned with pearls and garnets.
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow and White Gold Pearl and Precious Stone Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow and white gold bracelet showcases a stunning combination of pearls, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Station Bar Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Gemstone Bar Bracelet: Focused on design and detail, these beautiful colored gemstone bracelet of your choice features a station bar design and Is crafted of 14k yellow gold....
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold & Mother of Pearl Station Bar Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Gemstone Bar Bracelet: Focused on design and detail, these beautiful colored gemstone bracelet of your choice features a station bar design and Is crafted of 14k yellow gold....
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Flower Clasp Slide Charm Bracelet 14k Gold 7.25" Old Victoria
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Cultured Pearls - Size - 2- 2.5 mm Cut - Round Bead Shape Color - White Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8 Grams Stamps: 14k Old Victoria hallmark Chain Styl...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Necklace Bracelet Clasp 14K White Gold Original 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's Art Deco Pearl Necklace Bracelet Antique 14K White Gold Features 3 Genuine Natural Pearls Antique Safety Clasp Incredible Filigree Spi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bangle Bracelet Circa 1870s–1880s
Located in New York, NY
Details Brand: Unsigned Era: Victorian, circa 1870s–1880s Metal: 14K Solid Yellow Gold (tested) Hallmarks: Two oval cartouches present, maker's mark partially legible Width: 15.7mm I...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cultured Pearl 14k Yellow Gold 2-Row Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage bracelet features a 2-row link design crafted in 14k textured yellow gold and set with cultured pearls.
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Star Bracelet circa 1880s
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous 14 karat gold bracelet has a fantastic design, with celestial motifs made up of sparkly rose cut diamonds, enamel and a pearl. The bracelet has a yellow gold dome at ce...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Coral Garnet Pearl Bangle Buckle Bracelet 14K Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular Victorian Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold in a Buckle motif with a stunning central Salmon Coral cabochon with Seed Pearl and Bohemian Garnet accents.
Garnet, Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli and Pearl Clamper Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique bracelet, crafted in 14k gold, is a beautiful example of late 19th-century jewelry design, dating back to circa 1880.
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.