Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cufflinks
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s German Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Vanity Items
Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White 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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