Pearl Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pearl Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Moroccan Pearl Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Pearl Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Pearl Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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