Early 20th Century Pearls
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Revival Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, G...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century European Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
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The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
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.
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