Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Early Victorian Chain Bracelets
Citrine, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Antique 1890s American Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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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