Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Brooches
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Dutch Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow 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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