Pearl Necklaces
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Hungarian Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
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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