Early 20th Century Pearls
20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Canadian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Aquamarine, Platinum, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 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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