Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vanity Items
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Platinum, Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Empire Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown More Rings
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Bridal Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 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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