Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Hoop Earrings
Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Drop Earrings
Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Central Asian Art Nouveau Brooches
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Onyx, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver
Early 20th Century More Bracelets
Carnelian, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, 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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