Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cufflinks
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rhodium
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Malachite, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Zircon, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, 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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