Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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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