Pearl Necklaces
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pearl Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pearl Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pearl Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pearl Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Pearl Necklaces
Platinum
1890s Antique Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pearl Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Modern Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Pearl Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
1980s Italian Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique, New and Vintage Pearl Necklaces
Vintage pearl necklaces have been a jewelry-box essential since, well . . . let’s call it forever. The 16- or 18-inch strand, made popular in the 1950s by Marilyn Monroe (whose Mikimoto akoyas were a gift from Joe DiMaggio), is exceptionally chic, beloved by ingenues and grande dames alike. Plus, the natural oils and warmth of your skin will enhance their luster over time.
Pearls are elegant and 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. “Pearls remain timeless because they are an organic matter that renews itself over the generations; as long as there is life there will be pearls,” says Talila Gafter, president of Ella Gafter, a New York–based pearler specializing in classic necklaces and statement designs.
Adding a subtle glow to your face and skin, a string of pearls is appropriate for every occasion, whether you’re interviewing for a job or sipping swanky cocktails. And if you already own a necklace? The next must-have, according to Gafter, is earrings or a longer style that incorporates colored gemstones.
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