Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Link Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Cufflinks
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century New Zealand Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century English Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
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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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