Early 20th Century Pearls
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 Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Bangles
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Natural Pearl, G...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1910s Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
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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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