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Pearl Rings

Pearls have been intriguing to mankind for as long as we have existed. Pearls are the result of a reaction to an intrusion in the shell of certain types of mollusks, the family to which clams and oysters belong. To prevent damage, they coat the foreign material with mother-of-pearl, eventually creating a pearl.

With their mysterious luster, round shape, and glowing white color, pearls have often reminded mankind of the moon. In Europe, to this day, pearls stand for purity, chastity, and modesty. In ancient China, pearls were to believed to protect people from fire and fire breathing dragons.


Pearl-Making Process

Natural pearls are quite rare, and since pearls were so highly regarded, China began developing cultured pearls. The process involves a small bead, often of mother-of-pearl, that is inserted into the shell, triggering the mollusk to start its coating process.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Japanese also started to focus on creating cultivated pearls, a practice that is now performed all over the world. While it is difficult to tell the difference between natural and cultured pearls, most gemologists can distinguish between the two with a high degree of certainty.


Quick Facts

  • Pearls are quite fragile. Therefore, pearl rings need to be designed to protect them, or should only be worn on occasions when the possibility to damage it is limited
  • The pearl is one of the U.S. birthstones for June
  • The most treasured pearls are evenly round, except for wildly shaped pearls known as baroque pearls, which are also highly regarded

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14K White Gold, Pearl & Diamond Ring (6.5)
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14K White Gold, Pearl & Diamond Ring (6.5)
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Est: $0- $0
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Sterling Silver Ring With Pearl And Clear Stones
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Sterling Silver Ring With Pearl Stone
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by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
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9ct Yellow Gold and Cultured Pearl Ring
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9ct Yellow Gold and Cultured Pearl Ring
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Est: AUD200- AUD300
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Oct 05, 10:00 AM EDT
14K YELLOW GOLD THREE-STONE RING SET WITH A DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND NATURAL PEARL
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10K Yellow Gold Ladies Pearl Ring
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10K Yellow Gold Ladies Pearl Ring
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Est: $0- $0
$204 Bids
9ct Yellow Gold and Cultured Pearl Ring
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Est: AUD200- AUD300
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14K Yellow Gold & Pearl Thai Princess Ring
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14K Yellow Gold & Pearl Thai Princess Ring
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$353 Bids
Silver Ring With Mother Of Pearl Stone
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
Silver Ring With Mother Of Pearl Stone
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$33 Bids
14K YELLOW GOLD TWIN PEARL AND TURQUOISE RING
Oct 05, 10:00 AM EDT
14K YELLOW GOLD TWIN PEARL AND TURQUOISE RING
by Potomack Company
Est: $100- $150
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Sterling Silver Ring With Pearl And Clear Stones
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
Sterling Silver Ring With Pearl And Clear Stones
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$43 Bids
14k Mabe Pearl & Diamond Ring
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
14k Mabe Pearl & Diamond Ring
by Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Est: $150- $300
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Sterling Silver Ring With Mother Of Pearl Stone
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
Sterling Silver Ring With Mother Of Pearl Stone
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
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14ct Rose gold, white Mabe pearl and diamond ring. Ring weight 7.02g. Ring size N 1/2.
Oct 02, 7:00 PM AEDT
14ct Rose gold, white Mabe pearl and diamond ring. Ring weight 7.02g. Ring size N 1/2.
by Bargain Hunt Auctions
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD252 Bids
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Ring
Sep 30, 10:00 AM EDT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Ring
by Paul Arsenault Auctioneers
Est: $0- $0
$352 Bids
14k Gold And Pearl Ring
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
14k Gold And Pearl Ring
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Est: $60- $80
$301 Bid
Sterling Butterfly Ring W Mother Of Pearl Stones
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
Sterling Butterfly Ring W Mother Of Pearl Stones
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$11 Bid
Silver Ring With Pearl Stone
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
Silver Ring With Pearl Stone
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$11 Bid
Sterling Ring W Colored Mother Of Pearl Stones
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
Sterling Ring W Colored Mother Of Pearl Stones
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$11 Bid
14K Gold & Pearl Cluster Ring
Sep 28, 10:00 AM EDT
14K Gold & Pearl Cluster Ring
by Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
22k GOLD COCKTAIL RING with DIAMONDS & SAPPHIRES
Sep 29, 11:00 AM EDT
22k GOLD COCKTAIL RING with DIAMONDS & SAPPHIRES
by John McInnis Auctioneers
Est: $400- $800
$2001 Bid
VERGOLDETER SILBER RING MIT PERLMUTT, 14,4G., RG 59, KOPF 2,4 X 2,5CM
Sep 29, 11:00 AM CEST
VERGOLDETER SILBER RING MIT PERLMUTT, 14,4G., RG 59, KOPF 2,4 X 2,5CM
by Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Est: €0- €0
€251 Bid

Sellers Who Sell Pearl Rings


Veilinghuis de Ruiter

Veilinghuis de Ruiter

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Auktionshalle Cuxhaven

Auktionshalle Cuxhaven