Early 20th Century Pearls
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Natural Pearl
20th Century Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Romantic Drop Earrings
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century More Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Vanity Items
Pearl
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cufflinks
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow 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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