Ocean Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Beaded Bracelets
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Bahraini Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Rope Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Romantic More Art
Tapestry
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Link Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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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