Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Unknown Gilded Age Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Agate, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Stud Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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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