Keshi Pearls
American Brooches
Rubelite, Diamond, Cultured Pearl
American Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
American Link Bracelets
American Drop Necklaces
American Drop Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Platinum
2010s North American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Gold
2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Baroque More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Moonstone, Pearl, Topaz, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Other, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Si...
2010s Australian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Mul...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Other, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Garnet, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Turquois...
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s American Boxes and Cases
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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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