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Midcentury Baroque Pearl Cocktail Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
- sold for $36M at auction making the world's record as the most expensive Pearl ever sold throughout the
Category

Vintage 1960s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in LEEDERVILLE, WA
— and more expensive. Fine South Sea Pearls are the superlative pearls, the most coveted and sought
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
H 2 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking
Category

Antique 18th Century German Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
H 1.75 in W 3.13 in D 1.88 in
1866 Antique Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 7gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with delicate three tiers bodies decorated with natural seed pearls and
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Antique 1860s Swedish Empire Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique European Earrings solid 14K Gold Pearls Diamonds /13.6gr
Located in SE
river half - Pearls and rose- cut Diamonds. This pair dates from Europe, made in the early 1900s. No
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Mid-Century "Cage" Ring Set with 15.7mm Black Tahitian Pearl in Rose Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
and South Sea pearls; some of the most exquisite and expensive jewelry available today features pearls
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold...

Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Conch pearl, the rarest and most expensive type of pearl in the world. Flame is a major
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1871 Antique European Earrings solid 18K Gold Seed Pearls / 4.7gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with delicate three-tier bodies decorated with natural seed pearls and
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Empire Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

1928 Antique Necklace Natural Pearls solid 18K Gold / 46cm/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring a set of gradually sized South Seas / oriental Pearls
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Arizona Turquoise Freshwater Pearl Necklace With Sterling Silver Turquoise Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace alternates beads of turquoise with 2.5 mm tiny freshwater pearl beads. The weight of the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1870 Antique European Earrings Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 7.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of old 18K Gold earrings decorated with natural river /seed Pearls. Freely suspended and
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Miniature Painting Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls Silver / 5.7 gr
Located in SE
pearls are original and intact. Natural patina on Silver with traces of silver-cleaning paste (easy to
Category

Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique Austrian Empire Necklace Garnets Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 47cm/35gr
Located in SE
Enamel. Four Red Bohemian Garnets and multiple natural Seed Pearls. Fine used condition, with minor wear
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Blue Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
freshwater pearls for a soft touch. The necklace is fastened with an old silver clasp with an old porcelain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Earrings 0.2ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold /1.5 gr
Located in SE
. Pearls Ø 3.2 mm each. Each floret is Ø 6.5 mm. Weight: 1.4 grams pair. Used fine condition
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Garnets and five Seed Pearls. The claws on the back can be pushed open if wings are pressed with the
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Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Brooch Rhodolite Pearls Enamels Silver/ 10.5gr
Located in SE
, 13 natural pink Rhodolites (variety of Tourmaline), Seed Peals, Mother of Pearl and Enamels. Silver
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel Rubellite & Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, translucent turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique German Pendant Seed Pearls and Diamond solid 14K Gold /1.2gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1937 Earrings 0.4 ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
. Flexible constructions, each piece with four bezel set rose cut Diamonds and likely natural River Pearls
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Necklace Natural Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 37cm/ 1.8 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
blister Pearl and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, bail has hallmarks
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Pink Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Conch pearl, the rarest and most expensive type of pearl in the world. A beautiful engagement ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.3gr
Located in SE
/ 0.08 ct each and inlaid with 4 paved natural oriental Pearls Ø 1.6 mm each. The locket is 3.8 cm long
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1928 Nordic Wedding Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7 /3.1gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Wedding Halo Ring with a Pearl and Diamonds. Hallmarks of Swedish maker C.G Hallberg
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Bangle Bracelet natural River Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
ornamentation in Rose Gold over Silver background accented with 15 natural River Pearls mounted in three rows
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Antique 1890s European Arts and Crafts Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Locket Black Enamel Pearls solid Silver /15 gr
Located in SE
engravings, Black Enamel and Seed Pearls. All metal parts made of solid 830 Silver. Gilt internal
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

1949 Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
natural Pearl and Diamonds. The crown with stones measures 15 mm x 8.5 mm x 6 mm deep. Pearl is Ø 3.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
, Tourmalines and Mabe Pearls . Each earring is 37 mm long. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K Gold. 20
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Necklace Natural Pearls Diamonds Emeralds solid 18K Gold /40cm/ 5.6gr
Located in SE
Fine ca. early XX cent. Necklace featuring a beautiful set of 99 gradually sized natural Pearls
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Imperial Austrian-Hungarian Brooch Seed Pearl Blue Enamel 830 Gilt Silver /9.1gr
Located in SE
. . Gilt Silver decorated with Sky Blue Enamel and single natural Seed pearl. Design is typical for AHE
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Matt Turquoise Enamel Rubellite Akoya Pearls
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 rubellite (pink tourmaline), 7 akoya pearls, measurements app. 40.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Louis Rousselet Signature Pearl Parure
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet Parure of cream, pale pink and silver grey handmade signature Rousselet pearls
Category

Vintage 1940s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, unclear maker's
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold

1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
Located in SE
gradually sized Seed Pearls set into leaf-shaped clusters. The backs of the stones are closed. Swedish ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold

1916 Antique Necklace solid 18K Gold Filigree Citrine River Pearl / 7.7 gr
Located in SE
cut natural Citrine stones accented with tiny Seed Pearl. The Citrines of Orange / Cognac color
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

1920 Nordic Wedding Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.25 /2.1gr
Located in SE
Pearl Ø 5 mm in claws accented with 12 rose cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015 ct each with open backs. Clear
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Seed Pearls in Silver framing with Silver anchor type chain with c- c-closure. Such Negligee design
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
Located in SE
Antique 18K Orange toned Gold Ring with seven natural Seed Pearls set in a Cross pattern. The cross
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

1909 Antique Intaglio Fob wax Seal Glass Crystal 18K Gold Seed Pearls/ 6.8gr
Located in SE
three bezel set Seed Pearls. Swedish hallmarks both on the back side brooch and the spinner of the fob
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
stunning mother-of-pearl inlay, wooden ring handles, the locking hinged lid top with original key opening
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique German Bangle Bracelet 1ctw Diamonds Pearl 14K Rose Gold Silver /16.5grg
Located in SE
Diamonds accenting claw set natural Ø 6 mm half - Pearl. The total weight of Diamonds ca 1ctw. color
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 1 Diamond 0.10 ct H VS Pink Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
diamond, total 0.10 ct, H VS, 1 pink cut pearl About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diamond 0.10 ct H VS Pink Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
0.10 ct, H VS, 1 pink cut pearl About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
, total 0.60 ct, H VS, 1 cut pearl pink, measurements app. 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the creator Victor
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
diamonds, total 0.60 ct, H VS, 1 cut pearl pink, measurements app. 23.0 mm x 32.0 mm About the creator
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
Pearl Ø 7mm in finest condition with silky luster is flanked with two natural old European cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Early1800s Cannetille Filigree WiredPearl FloralSpray RedSilk PinBrooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
brooch features a single seed pearl bead at the center of its flower, which was an extraordinarily costly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Berlin Iron

The ReBelles Love On The Nile Cocktail Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Tahitian Pearl, Black Diamonds, London Blue Topaz Baguettes and green Tsavorites. Impossible to put a face
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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Black Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 1...

Antique Nordic Viking Revival Earrings Balls solid 18K Gold / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
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Antique 1890s Swedish Empire Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliStyle Pink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
beginning in the late 1920s--when some of the most expensive jewels were fuchsia Burmese rubies. In this
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Ewer Pendant Green Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.45gr
Located in SE
engravings, Black Enamel and Seed Pearls. All metal parts made of solid 830 Silver. Gilt internal
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Vintage 1920s Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique European Knots Earrings solid 18K Gold / 5.1gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Category

Antique 1870s European Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Located in SE
German natural Seed pearls and Diamond pendant made in ca. early 1900s. Vague hallmarks on the
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Dangle Earrings 2 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver /7.8gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
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Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Iconic Chanel heart clip-on earring, made of black ebony sign. 2CC8
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
with a large faux pearl, hanging from it a large black ebony heart with 2 attached large CCs signed
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Iconic Chanel heart clip-on earring, made of black ebony sign. 2CC8
Iconic Chanel heart clip-on earring, made of black ebony sign. 2CC8
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Most Expensive Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of most expensive pearls for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 807 vintage editions and 38 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of most expensive pearls made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Michael Barin, Jona and Victor Mayer produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 250 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut most expensive pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of most expensive pearls, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Most Expensive Pearls?

Prices for most expensive pearls start at $200 and top out at $1,800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,550.
Questions About Most Expensive Pearls
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mabé pearls are less expensive than traditional pearls due to their unique dome-like shape and accessibility. Mabé pearls are desirable for jewelry designs meant to lay flat on the surface, like stud earrings or pendants, while still giving the appearance of pearls without the higher price point. Shop a selection of mabé pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, emeralds are expensive due to their rarity. These stones are known to be rarer and more expensive than diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Opal can be expensive. Black Opals in particular are quite valuable and may earn prices of up to $10,000 a carat. White opals are the least expensive of the opal family.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    For the most part, sapphires are expensive, though some are cheaper. Some can cost as much as $25 per carat and others can cost over $11,000 per carat. The price is usually dependent on the stone's quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, jade can be expensive, especially if it's jadeite. There are two mineral species that fall under the jade umbrella: jadeite and nephrite. Nephrite tends to be more common and therefore less valuable than jadeite.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Garnets can be expensive depending on the variety. For instance, tsavorite and demantoid, the rarest varieties, can sell for thousands of dollars per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, rubies can be quite expensive. Rubies of exceptional quality have recorded prices of over $1,000,000 per carat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Panerai is so expensive because it is a revered luxury brand. Panerai timepieces are created from quality materials and the company’s offerings are also associated with reputable production methods. The brand’s innovative watch designs have rendered Panerai a celebrated brand. Shop Panerai watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the reasons Cartier is so expensive is because, since its inception in 1847, the brand has had a massive celebrity fan base that spans royals, movie stars, singers and socialites. The brand also uses the highest quality metals and gems in their pieces, rendering them expensive to produce. Lastly, most Cartier pieces are easy to identify, making brand recognition a key factor in the brand's exclusivity.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tiffany pieces are so expensive because the brand is one of the first luxury jewelry houses in America. The pieces are made with extremely high quality metals and gemstones. Plus, since the brand's inception in 1837, Tiffany has created an image associated with sophistication and exclusivity, which is part of the reason the celebrity following is so big.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Goyard is so expensive for a few reasons. First, the French fashion house uses costly materials, including its signature Goyardine canvas made of natural hemp, linen and cotton fibers. Also, artisans perform much of the crafting process by hand, making manufacturing expenses considerable. Finally, Goyard produces only a limited number of bags each year. Since demand often outweighs supply, Goyard is able to sell its pieces at aspirational price points. Explore a selection of Goyard bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive wood in the world is agarwood. This dark resinous wood is used in incense, perfume, and to make small carvings.In 2010, this wood sold for as high as $100,000/kg.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Balenciaga is so expensive because it's one of the world's top fashion houses. Its cult status among celebrities in addition to its handmade production are two factors that contribute to Balenciaga pieces being so expensive.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Since its inception in 1856, Burberry has become one of the world's most premiere fashion houses. Known for the classic trench coats with a plaid lining, Burberry pieces are made with high quality materials and attention to detail.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Gucci is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Gucci a highly coveted brand.
    Couture ClosetsMarch 23, 2021
    The craftmanship, quality of materials and time spent on every item is extensive. Simply watch a video on YouTube of a Gucci handbag being handsewn and you will see what goes into every item. Gucci items last for generations and are often passed down, for this reason. A good quality, well made item, lasts for decades...That is sustainable, and better for all.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Swiss luxury brand Akris is so expensive due to the quality of the apparel and accessories produced by the brand. Artisans do much of the manufacturing by hand, and only high-end fabrics and materials go into Akris designs. Find a selection of Akris on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because shearling comes from the hide of a lamb, it is more limited. The most important factor in determining price is the softness of the wool and how thin the leather is. The higher quality jackets are warm but lighter weight.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Blancpain is so expensive for a few reasons. One is due to innovation, which the Swiss luxury watchmaker has a long history of, having created the first-ever automatic wristwatch in 1926. Blancpain is known for being on the cutting edge of design, and many collectors are willing to pay high prices to own both its vintage and contemporary timepieces as a result. The watchmaker is also known for using exceptionally fine materials and employing time-honored crafting techniques that make the quality of its timepieces exceptional. In addition, Blancpain makes about half as many watches per year as some of its biggest competitors, so supply is often low compared to demand. Find a diverse assortment of Blancpain watches on 1stDibs.