Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Drop Earrings
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cufflinks
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Cufflinks
Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Bangles
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby
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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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