Ocean Pearls
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Paper, Oil
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography
Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography
Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography
Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Film, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Film, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1960s European Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Glass
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s British Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Loose Gemstones
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1990s American Modern Loose Gemstones
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1990s American Modern Loose Gemstones
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Loose Gemstones
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k 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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