Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Georgian Cufflinks
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 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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