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Creator: Michael Kneebone
Gemstone: Pearl
Michael Kneebone Sky Blue Topaz Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earring
Located in Austin, TX
Sky blue topaz are paired with South Seas pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The topaz (origin: Brazil) are oval cut, beautifully faceted and well matched. The pearls are fro...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl White Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are paired with diamonds in these classic earrings. The white freshwater pearls (origin: China) are remarkably well matched for baroque pearls. They are pure white a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Earth Tone Baroque Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are strung into a dramatic double strand necklace. The pearls (origin: China) are known as "Flameball" for their unusual shapes. The name refers to the legend of the...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pink Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are presented in these classic and elegant stud earrings. The freshwater pearls (origin: China) are a luscious peachy/pink color. They possess the rich luster freshw...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls of ginormous size are simply set as stud earrings. The pearls are blemish free, possess beautiful luster and measure a whopping 1 inch long and 5/8 inches wide. The ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls (origin: China) are featured in this necklace and earring suite. The pearls are in shades of pink, lavender, peach and gray. They are blemish free and possess splend...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
Branch coral forms the foundation for this whimsical seahorse brooch. The coral is pale pink on color and has been polished to a porcelain-like finish. The seahorse has been expertly carved from pearlescent trumpet shell. The seahorse is set with emerald eyes. Embellishing the composition are strands of 18k yellow gold "seaweed" studded with diamonds and wrapping itself around the branch coral. This-one-of-a-kind brooch is finished with a gem quality Tahitian pearl and emerald...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Aqueous Button Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque freshwater pearls are featured in these striking Aqueous earrings. The well matched aubergine colored pearls possess brilliant luster and reflect a range of other peacock co...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Pave Black Diamond Aqueous Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque white pearls are complimented by black diamonds in these eye-catching Aqueous drop earrings. The ginormous baroque freshwater pearls are among the largest available. They h...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Michael Kneebone Pink Petal Pearl European Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are accented by European cut diamonds in these discerning button earrings. The pearls (origin: Japan) are pink in color but due to their incredible iridescent nacre, ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue chalcedony Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is paired with a ginormous baroque pearl in this bold pendant. The chalcedony is cut in a high dome and is very well polished. The pearl (origin: China) is referred...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Lavender Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Amethyst Confetti Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Lavender Tahitian pearls are set with tanzanite and amethyst in these one-of-a-kind "confetti" earrings. The 11 mm pearls are richly colored, blemish free and possess great luster. ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Tahitain Rainbow Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony cabochons are paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant drop earrings. Blue chalcedony has been continually mined in Turk...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Keshi Pearl Diamond Gray Moonstone Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Gray moonstones are paired with Tahitian Keshi pearls in these one-of-a-kind button earrings. The moonstones (origin: India) are medium gray in color, perfectly matched and well pol...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Ametrine Kasumi Pearl Diamond Huggie Style Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Kasumi pearls are featured in these elegant and versatile dangle earrings. Kasumi pearls come from Japan. Their proper name is Kasumiga. They are typically baroque in shape, have ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Nugget White Circle' Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Lapis lazuli beads are paired with white circle' pearls in this torsade necklace. The lapis (origin: Pakistan) are in random nugget shapes. They possess great color, are well polis...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Pink Tourmaline Pink Opal Chandelier Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Pink gems are showcased in these elegant chandelier dangle earrings. Deep pink topaz (origin: Brazil) in oval shape and checkerboard cut tops the composition. A delicately colored ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tiffany Art Glass Golden South Seas Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tiffany art glass "Scarab Beetle Wings" are featured in these superb drop earrings. L. C. Tiffany created the mysterious technique of spectacular ir...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Black Bronze Tahitian "Due Perla" Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Black and bronze colored Tahitian pearls are featured in these Due Perla (two pearl) drop earrings. The black pearl measures 9mm. It is very dark with the slightest undertone of pi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set
Located in Kenilworth, US
Exquisitely carved Italian oval shell cameo profile pendant of Zeus remounted in a custom 18K gold bezel with enhancements of a single mabé pearl flanked by a pair of white diamonds,...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pearl Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Diamond Grey Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Amethyst is complimented by gray pearls in these elegant dangle earrings. The carved amethyst drops have been expertly carved in a cross hatch pattern. They are a lively medium purple color and are very well finished. They are paired with marquise cut and faceted amethyst that have been tipped on both ends by clusters of white diamonds. The earrings are finished with gray button shaped pearls. They are a medium gray color and possess beautiful luster. They have been drilled and inlayed with bezel set white diamonds.. The hand fabricated gold...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Diamond Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant dangle earrings. The 10 x 10 mm cushion shaped chalcedony are well polished and perfectly matched. The Tahiti...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Citrine Golden South Seas Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Trillion cut citrines are paired with golden South Seas pearls in the versatile drop earrings. The citrines are expertly cut and polished to a dazzling finish. The gem quality and perfectly matched pear shaped pearls...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Diamond Rhodochrosite Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality rhodochrosite cabochons are featured in these arresting dangle earrings. The gems (origin: Peru) are truly spectacular examples of the mineral. It's almost impossible to describe the rich color-maybe strawberry jam? The rhodochrosite are well cut, matched and beautifully polished. The cabochons are paired with 15mm Kasumi pearls...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Aquamarine Tanzanite Zircon Diamond Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A medley of blue gems are combined with diamonds and pearls is these distinctive chandelier earrings. Pear shaped aquamarine, tanzanite, zircon and blue topaz have been artfully ble...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Zircon, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque South Seas Pearl Turquoise Huggie Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Paspaley South Seas pearls are paired with turquoise "huggie" style hoops in these quintessential dangle earrings. The pearls are pure white in color with no blemishes or dull spots...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Diamond Saturn Two Tone Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Diamonds compliment a baroque Tahitian pearl in this Saturn pendant. The pearl measures 14.4mm, is medium gray in color and possesses excellent luster. Swirling around the pearl ar...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Golden Topaz Tahitian Pearl Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Golden topazes are the focus of these dramatic dangle earrings. The emerald cut topazes (origin: Brazil) are of lighter and deeper golden tones. The flashy gems are complimented by...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian pearl is featured in this elegant drop pendant. The pearl is a beautiful medium gray color with undertones of green and blue. The gem has a couple minor dimples but posses...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Titanium
Michael Kneebone Tahitian South Seas Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Tahitian and South Seas pearls combine to create these sophisticated dangle earrings. The pearls measure 12mm and 14mm respectfully and come in complimentary shades of pink, cream, ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Peridot Diamond South Seas Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Blue topaz and peridot are integrated with the Paspaley South Seas pearls to form these elegant dangle earrings. Both gems are pear shaped with intense color saturation and are well cut and polished. They are complimented with clusters of white diamonds. Dropped below are baroque South Seas pearls from Paspaley-the largest cultivator of pearls in Australia. The pearls come with a certificate of authenticity. The hand fabricated gold...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Carved Golden South Seas Pearl Yellow Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Carved golden South Seas pearls are paired with yellow sapphires in the these earrings perfect for the discerning jewelry collector. The 12.5mm buttery yellow pearls (origin: Austra...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Madeira Citrine Sapphire Baroque Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Madeira citrines, silver sapphires and ginormous baroque pearls form these dramatic dangle earrings. The citrines are cushion shaped, the richest tangerine orange color and are well...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Pearl Oval Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Pink pearls are paired with oval diamonds in these dainty dangle earrings. The pearls are pear shaped and are a delicate shell pink. They are blemish free and possess beautiful lust...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Multicolored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Gem quality freshwater pearls are showcased in this elegant necklace. Thirty two pearls graduate in size from the largest at 14mm to the smallest at 12mm. They possess rich luster ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Garnet Ruby Diamond Pearl Confetti Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Red gems are clustered together along with white pearls to create these Confetti earrings. Mixed together are cabochon garnets (origin: Mozambique) ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Peridot Amethyst Diamond Pearl Stiletto Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Mixed gemstones along with a baroque pearl and diamonds are offered in this Stiletto pendant. A brightly colored pear shaped pink topaz and a brillia...
Category
2010s Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Kunzite Champagne Diamond Tahitian Pearl Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Kunzite, Tahitian pearl and champagne diamonds are showcased in this elegant pendant. The kunzite (origin: Brazil) is a delicate orchid pink and fashioned as an elongated pear shape...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Diamond Jellyfish Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
South Seas pearls are paired with carved white chalcedony in these whimsical Jellyfish dangle earrings. The heads of the jellyfish are created from baroque pearls that have been dri...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Mixed Gemstone Diamond Hercules Beetle Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
A very baroque Tahitian pearl was the inspiration for this dynamic Hercules Beetle brooch. Baroque pearls have been incorporated into fantastical jewelry for centuries, peaking in p...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Eleven ginormous baroque pearls (origin: China) form this statement necklace. The pearls are in shades of peach, lavender, gray and pink. They are blemish free and possess highly r...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Michael Kneebone Lavender Tahitian Pearl Diamond "Bubbles" Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A deep lavender colored Tahitian pearl is featured in this "Bubbles" pendant. The gem quality pearl measures 12mm, is blemish free and possesses a rich luster. The pearl is complim...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Golden Beryl Pearl Diamond Flower Cluster earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A compilation of gems come together to create these cluster earrings. Pear shaped golden beryls
(origin: Brazil) of exquisite color and form are complimented by white button pearls...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Actual New Caledonia sea urchins (origin: South Pacific) naturally colored in stripes and squiggles of pink and purple on a white background form the foundations for these dazzling b...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Pearl Pink Tourmaline Mother of Pearl Flower Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A duo of pink tourmaline and mother of pearl blend with white pearls to form these elegant flower earrings. The expertly carved pink tourmaline is a classic mauve shade. The master...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Ametrine Citrine Amethyst Diamond Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
A gem quality ametrine forms the nucleus of this extravagant, one-of-a-kind necklace. The ametrine (origin: Bolivia) weighs 72.76 carats and is richly colored in both purple and yellow. The gem is well cut and polished in a modified cushion cut...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone White Tile Baroque Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque tile pearls are featured in this classic necklace. The cultured pearls (origin: China) measure approximately 1 inch square. They are bright white in color, possess iridesce...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Pink Kasumi Pearl White Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A radiant pair of pink Kasumi pearls (origin: Japan) are paired with brilliant cut white sapphires in these classic drop earrings. Kasumi pearls are famous for their rich colors and...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Tahitian Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are featured in this unique drop pendant. The South Seas pearl is sourced from Paspaley, the largest cultivator of pearls in Australia. The black pearl is from Tahit...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Yellow Sapphire Topaz Citrine Diamond Pearl Confetti Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A collection of autumnal colored gems are gathered together in these "Confetti" dangle earrings. Yellow sapphire, golden topaz and citrine along with white diamonds and tear drop sh...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Citrine, White ...
Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl Black Spinel Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
White baroque pearls are featured in this bold necklace. The pearls are ginormous, the largest measures fully 1.38 inches in length. The nacre possess great luster with no blemishe...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Blown Glass Effervescent Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Hand blown glass bubbles are combined with white baroque pearls in this Effervescent Necklace. The beads measure a generous 1 inch and are flawlessly created. They are spaced with ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Tahitian Pearl Akoya Pearl Diamond Turban Cocktail Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A 15mm dove gray Tahitian pearl is featured in this impressive cocktail ring. The gem quality pearl has a lustrous rainbow nacre reflecting blues, pinks and greens. The pearl is s...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone South Seas Pearl Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
South Seas pearls and diamonds constitute these chic dangle earrings. The pearls (origin: Australia) measure 12mm, are creamy white and possess rich luster. Eighteen diamonds are bezel set in white gold, graduated in size, are VVS clarity and F color. The inspiration for these earrings comes from earrings worn by Barbra Streisand in the final scene in the film "Funny Girl...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Diamond Pearl Green Onyx Flower Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A composition of carved gems combine to form these elegant and timeless flower earrings. Expertly executed carvings of amethyst, mother-of-pearl and green onyx, are complimented by...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Briolette Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Dramatic dangle earrings are created in a cool palette consisting of large blue topaz briolettes, white button pearls, white diamonds, white Akoya...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Ranging in tones of light to dark gray, these baroque Tahitian pearls are classic with a twist. The twist being the growth rings that encircle ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Diamond Granulated Bead Dangle Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Peach colored baroque freshwater pearls (origin: China) are featured in these elegant dangle earrings. The pearls measure 21mm x 13mm, are blemish free and possess wonderful luster. The earrings are further decorated with 18k gold and silver and gold granulated beads...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pearl Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage and Antique Pearl Jewelry
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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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