Early 20th Century Pearls
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
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Brooches
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century More Jewelry
Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Bangles
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Early 20th Century Brooches
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
Early 20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Afghan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Turquoise, Apatite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu
Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Spinel, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k 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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