Peacock Pearls
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Black Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k G...
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k G...
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases
Brass, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Aqu...
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Artist Stud Earrings
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, 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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