Peacock Pearls
Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Black Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Mandarin Ga...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American More Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
1990s Korean Chinoiserie Musical Instruments
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Blouses
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Ye...
Early 20th Century Indian Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Brooches
Opal, Peridot, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Black Pearl, Silver
2010s More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s North American Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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