Keshi Pearls
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Black Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Brass, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Pearl
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate
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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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