Early 20th Century Pearls
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Czech Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Early 20th Century Canadian Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cufflinks
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Band Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, 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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