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A Culture of Pearls

Today’s designs work for trendsetters and traditionalists alike.

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PEARLS ARE A jewelry classic with a rich history that established them as regal, refined, demure … and perhaps a bit stuffy? But no more: We’re living in a pearl renaissance, a moment marked by jewelry designers and manufacturers creating an unbelievable array of thrilling new pearl designs that stylish jewelry lovers can’t wait to wear in exciting new ways. Pearl strands and studs will always be iconic, but they’re the bare minimum of what this gem can do.

Above: Jewelry by TI SENTO includes gold- and platinum-plated sterling silver earrings with CZ, $379; gold- and platinum-plated sterling silver ring CZ, mother of pearl and Swarovski pearls, $329; Swarovski pearl necklace with gold-plated sterling silver clasp, $219; gold-plated sterling silver paperclip necklace with platinum-plated clasp, $499; gold-plated sterling silver box chain necklace, $299; gold- and platinum-plated sterling silver pendant with mother of pearl and CZ, $169; Swarovski pearl bracelet with gold-plated sterling silver clasp, $159; gold- and platinum-plated sterling silver bangle with CZ, $279; gold-plated sterling silver paperclip bracelet with platinum-plated clasp, $249. Email contact-usa@tisento-milano.com or visit us.tisento-milano.com for more information.

Cool Girl Pearls

These punchy pearls are the antithesis of the dusty strand in the back of your customer’s jewelry box. Thanks to clever design innovations like kinetic elements, touches of color, asymmetrical settings and even pearl faceting, these daring delights will make even the most jaded jewelry shopper do a double take and say, “I didn’t know pearls could do that.”

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Ti Sento

18K yellow gold-plated sterling silver bracelet with Swarovski pearls.

$279

contact-usa@tisento-milano.com, tisento-milano.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Anatoli

Sterling silver necklace with freshwater pearls.

$250

(845) 334-9000, anatolijewelry.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

M. Spalten

14K yellow gold earrings with pearls and diamonds (0.25 TCW).

$3,560

(201) 248-0800, mspalten.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Mikimoto

Rhodium-plated 18K white gold bracelet with South Sea cultured pearl and blue enamel.

$2,300

(844) 341-0579, mikimotoamerica.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Stuller

14K yellow gold ring with cultured Akoya pearl and diamonds.

$1,285

(800) 877-7777, stuller.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Akaila Reid

18K yellow gold ring with Tahitian pearl and sapphires.

$8,300

lauren@megamegaprojects.com, akailareid.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Emma Brooke Jewelry

14K yellow gold kinetic stud earrings with pearl and topaz.

$495

hello@emmabrookejewelry.com, emmabrookejewelry.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

White Space

14K yellow gold earrings with pearls.

$1,285

info@whitespacejewelry.com, whitespacejewelry.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Robin Callahan Design

14K white gold ring with fancy green Tahitian pearl, diamonds (0.40 TCW), and tsavorite garnet (0.30 TCW).

$26,000

(206) 240-1681, robincallahandesigns.com

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The Natural World

Pearls already have a strong association with the natural world, but these jewels take things a step further by incorporating flora, fauna and other harbingers of the Earth into their designs. Whether your customer likes to conquer mountain ranges or admire the view from a patio with a cocktail in hand, these pretty pearls will give them plenty of earthly delights to choose from.

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Tanya Moss Jewelry

Sterling silver lariat necklace with pearl.

$219

+525551005585, tanyamossjewelry.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Artistry, Ltd.

14K yellow gold necklace with freshwater cultured pearls and diamonds (0.06 TCW).

$930

(888) 674-3250, artistrylimited.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Assael

22K and 18K yellow gold earrings with Fijian Mabe pearl, Golden South Sea cultured pearl and diamonds (0.32 TCW).

Price on request

info@assael.com, assael.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Imperial Pearl

14K yellow gold earrings with freshwater cultured pearls and diamonds.

$935

(800) 556-7738, imperialpearl.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Denny Wong Designs

14K yellow gold pendant with freshwater pearl, sapphires, and diamonds.

$3,600

(808) 947-0188, dennywong.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Yoko London

18K white gold brooch with South Sea baroque Keshi pearls and diamonds (0.64 TCW).

$8,500

isabella@yokolondon.com, yokolondon.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Pamela Love

18K yellow gold earrings with emeralds and baroque pearls.

$3,800

lauren@megamegaprojects.com, pamelalove.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

KK Wearable Sculpture

Patinated sterling silver brooch with baroque pearl.

$683

kkingcgi@gmail.com, kkwearablesculpture.com

From Daring to Earthy, Here Are 18 New Pearl Jewelry Designs

Judi Powers Jewelry

14K green gold earrings with pearl and mother of pearl.

$1,200

(718) 571-9049, judipowersjewelry.com

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