Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, P...
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Australian Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Link Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Bangles
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bangles
Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century British Edwardian Cufflinks
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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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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