Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Colonial Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cufflinks
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Signet Rings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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