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Gemstone: Pearl
Style: Georgian
Georgian Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single elongated oval faceted ruby possessing a rich red colour tone sits at the centre of the f...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cross pattée, with a faceted, cushion shaped amethyst, set in the centre, with a cluster surround of natural half seed pearls, in cut down st...
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres on a piece of likely Essex crystal which sits atop of the letters 'WF' cut from gold. Surrounding this crystal is halo of seed pearls set in a bed of black and white enamel. The beauty of this piece is that the ring is entirely as it was manufactured 200 years ago, with the shank unaltered, evidenced by the uninterrupted patterns on the piece. An absolutely stunning piece of Georgian era jewellery...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very beautiful antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch.
This is an elongated oval shaped brooch, perfect for securing a fichu or lace ruffle at the neck.
It is crafted in rich 1...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Prague Antique Three Pearl Stud Button Set with Original Box 14kt 12371
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Prague Antique Edition
5.8mm Natural Cultured pearls
12mm circular disc
14kt gold
Each stud 1.4 grams.
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Pearl Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period diamond and pearl earrings, the pendants comprised of articulated half pearls in pear-shaped rose diamond surrounds suspended from quatrefoil rose d...
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1830s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late Georgian Emerald, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous ruby at the centre and surrounding this stone are emeralds and pearls with rubies either side also. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold.
Ring Size: Q or ...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single round faceted ruby sits slightly risen at the centre of the face and is circulated by an ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1825 15K Gold Ring Emerald Natural Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bright Georgian was ceated in the 1820's. The ring is set with ten natural white oriental half pearls. The pearls are set in a grooved setting that follows the outline of the pe...
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1820s English George IV Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Portrait Cut Pink Topaz Cocktail Ring, Pearl Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A captivating Georgian-era ring showcasing a bezel-set portrait-cut pink topaz backed with gold, encircled by a halo of prong-set seed pearls. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring fe...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting and timeless, this 14kt yellow gold Antique Yogo Sapphire and Pearl Necklace boasts 6 magnificent signature Yogo Sapphires and pearls in all their illustrious radiance. An...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian c1800 15K Gold English Chain Necklace with Locket Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This antique Georgian necklace is a true treasure & a rare find...
Crafted in 15K yellow gold,
it features a shield-shaped locket pendant, ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Braided Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian gold, seed pearl, hair, and enamel mourning brooch.
With braided or plaited hair behind glass in a worked gold setting set with seed pearls and surrounded by a black enamel band.
The reverse bears a pin for attachment and likely had a jump ring removed.
In the Georgian and Victorian eras, woven hair art was used to memorialize a departed loved one or given as a keepsake memorial for a loved one in their absence.
The gold tests at 10k.
Simply a wonderful Georgian mourning brooch...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Rose Diamond and Pearl Mourning Ring, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian hair, diamond and pearl mourning ring. Set with twenty eight round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate w...
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1770s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Late Georgian/Early Victorian Seed Pearl and Rose cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Joelton, TN
Discover the elegance of history with this Exceptional Early Victorian 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet. Masterfully handcrafted, this piece showcases the intricate beauty of the era. The br...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Georgian Natural Pearls and diamonds necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Very Cool Natural Pearls and Diamonds pendant Georgian Necklace consisting in 5.5 cts of diamonds and 32 Natural saltwater pearls ranging from 6.4 mm to 3.8 mm.
55 cm long.
Category
Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket back opening. Traditional mourning jewellery with locket of hair, circa 1770.
Category
1770s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique enamel memorial pendant, circa 1830.
Located in London, GB
Gold and enamel memorial pendant with locket back. A disk form pendant centrally decorated with a circular enamelled plaque containing a blue forget-m...
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1830s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Navette Pearl Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian Navette Ring: This captivating piece showcases a cluster of seed pearls in a navette design, capturing the essence of the era. H...
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch with hair compartment under glass from the early 19th Century. Set in 10K gold with unusual ruby enamel with half se...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Canetille Bow Garnet Natural Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Georgian period pendant brooch is 1790 ca
The fine elaborated Canetille work is elegantly shaped as a bow with a suspending drop further enriched by Natural not nucleated Pearls...
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1790s European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful pendant chain necklace is late Georgian period, 1840 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold in a glorious workmanship
Marvelous in design tailored in a sort of heart shap...
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1840s European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Georgian period tween heart pendant 18 kt /Silver set
Modelled as two hearts entwined by a gorgeous Diamond bow as symbol of enduring love, pearl is seal of purity
Adorned by Royal Blue and White enamelling and natural not nucleated Pearls...
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Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Golden Topaz, Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking round golden topaz is a pale yellow colour and is set in a gorgeous halo of seed pearls. It is modelled in 9 carat gold and has lovely decorative shoulders and ridged b...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
Georgian French Pearl Diamond Novelty Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious Past Novelty
Sweet novelty brooch from the Georgian period, bearing French hallmarks 1796 ca – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver portions
Featuring four Swallows l...
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Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian to Treasure
Quite spectacular in design these antique drop earrings, 18 KT solid gold, hand crafted during the Georgian period , 1820 ca
They are of amazing workmanship, the...
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1810s European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Pearl Mourning Pendant in 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning pendant from the early 1800s featuring a display of plaited blonde hair preserved behind a glass windo...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn
It displays the skilful ...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone and Pearl Double Heart Pendant/Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A brooch with a pendant loop allows this moonstone double heart and pearl jewel to be worn as you choose. On top of the hearts, like a crown is a pearl bow which sends the message "t...
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1850s English George V Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pearl Granulated Pendant or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully granulated pale amethyst and 18 kt gold pendant or brooch that is set with four natural pearls around the center stone. The gems are closed in the back and foiled. The ...
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1820s European George III Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
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1830s English George IV Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Natural Pearl, Enamel and Diamond Mourning Ring 18k Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
A beautiful late Georgian Natural Pearl and Enamel set mourning ring, 18ct yellow gold.
The ornate, unique long and slender shank featuring a la...
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Iberian Lapis Lazuli & Seed Pearls 18 Karat Gold Pendant Bow Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Natural Lapis Lazuli & Pearl and Seed Pearl and Gold Pendant Bow Earrings. Early 19th Century.
Each earring is separated into three sections, each designed to move separately, so that the long drop deep blue purple lapis lazuli and all the pearls will twinkle and glisten as they catch the light. These earrings were so artfully, exquisitely handmade and very lightly so easily to be worn with original gold wires backs.
Total weight 18.60 g.
Total Length 6.5 cm and Width 2.4cm (USA 2 9/2 in Length X 15/16 in Width).
•The earrings are made of 18k gold and lapis lazuli measuring approx. Length 23mm X Width 9.25mm (0.91 in X 0,36 in), with 2 pearls approx. 7mm diameter and numerous seed pearls accents.
Origin most probably Iberian. "Iberian" is the term used for 18th/ early 19th Century (Georgian era) jewelry from Spain...
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1810s Spanish Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold
Antique Gold Mourning Ring Inscibed 1809 Orient Pearls Enamel Weeping Willow Urn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This ring was made in the first decade of the nineteenth century. In an oval frame decorated with oriental pearls we see an enamel painting an urn surrounded by a weeping willow
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Mourning Pearl Snake Brooch with Window, circa 1800 – 1830
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian mourning brooch from the early 1800s featuring a bean-shaped window in the centre, with blue silk backing that w...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning brooch, flat cut Garnet, Pearl, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
The Georgians were very sentimental and it shows in the jewellery from the era, not least in their beautiful Mourning pieces.
This sweet antique Mourning brooch...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family)
The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
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1760s Spanish Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian Aquamarine and Sea Pearl Halo Ring 18k Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
An Exquisite Georgian English Aquamarine and Natural Sea Pearl Halo ring uniquely handmade 18k gold with a closed back. The ornate and intricate detail...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Black Enamel and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine 18carat gold Georgian black enamel and seed pearl mourning ring. Fully hallmarked London 1824.
Ring Size:P or 7 3/4
Weight: 4.8g
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1820s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The b...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings.
Rare and ravishing Georgian era pair of earrings. Hand fabricated in silver over gold da...
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian Early1800s Cannetille Filigree WiredPearl FloralSpray RedSilk PinBrooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by folk embroidery, filigree jewelry transformed in the early 1800s during the Georgian period into labor-intensive cannetille, like this antique handmade intricately-wired metal-frame brooch depicting a floral spray. Resembling Silesian wire-ornamentation, this metallic wire and red braided-thread brooch...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Berlin Iron
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet, Pearl and Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch would also make a stunning pendant! There are four large flat cut garnets and at the centre is a run garnet. The brooch is also de...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Georgian Ring as a Token of Love with Seed Pearls and Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
RING AS TOKEN OF LOVE
England or America, about 1800-1820
Rose gold, pearls
Weight 3 gr.; circumference: 56.45 mm.; US size 7.75; UK size P 1/2
The expression of love and friendship is universal in life as in death, and hair mementoes...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Gardinière Pendant 15 Kt Gold Amethyst Citrine Pearl Diamond
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine example of georgian jewellery is a 15 karat gold pendant designed as a bouquet of flowers in a vase, a so called gardinière. Two citrines ...
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1820s English George III Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Late Georgian (1830)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Georgian Period 1714-1837.
The term ‘Georgian’ refers to the English art and culture produ...
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1820s European Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring
sweet spilt shoulders, centre garnet stone surrounded by pearls
The item comes witho...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is in gorgeous condition for an oldie! The ruby is a lovely pink colour and surrounding it is a shimmering halo of pearls. The split shoulders lead perfectly down to a simp...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Pendant Gold Painted Porcelain Hair Pearl Initials
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate mourning pendant features beautiful work on both sides. Round porcelain plaques are painted and decorated with hair. One side shows a la...
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1820s British George IV Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Memorial Hair and Locket Brooch/Pendant in 15ct Gold, Circa 1830
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Georgian Memorial hair locket which can be worn as a pendant or brooch. The pendant drop is set with a natural pearl. This piece is ideal for a Georgain or Memorial jewellery collect...
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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period "REGARD" brooch in the form of a petite half-pearl lyre set with rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond, in pinchbeck
In acrostic jewelry...
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1820s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Pearl Bracelet Silver 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian bracelet from the early 19th Century made up of two rows of silver links, backed in 18ct gold and connected by ...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
10K White Gold Pearl & Emerald Womens Georgian Inspired Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Emeralds measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and 3.25mm (0.13"). They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the d...
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2010s British Georgian Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
10k White Gold Pearl & Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Amethysts measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and 3.25mm (0.13"). They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the ...
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2010s British Georgian Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage and Antique Pearl Jewelry
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.
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