Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dome Rings
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts More Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cufflinks
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cufflinks
Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
20th Century British Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century French More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Retro Bracelets
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, 18k 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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