Pearl Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pearl Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pearl Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pearl Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pearl Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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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