Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Bangles
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Vanity Items
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Hoop Earrings
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century Hoop Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
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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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