THE NONTRADITIONAL PEARL trend of the past few years has collided with the ‘90s and Y2K style revival to create an incredibly fun landscape of pearl designs. We’re so far past “not your grandmother’s pearls” that even your grandmother is wearing cool, contemporary pearl styles. That’s not to say that traditional pearls are over — they’re a classic and they always will be — but you’re more likely to see them with something unexpected rather than on a Chanel suit at the country club.
image above: Jewelry by Zoë Chicco in 14K gold includes prong diamond and baroque pearl wire earrings, $950; pearl and pavé diamond angled double wire huggie hoops, $1,130; hinge huggie hoops, $390; prong-set pearl ear cuff, $260; thick pavé diamond ear cuff, $585; large paperclip chain necklace, $2,015; large pearl round enhancer necklace, $865; pavé diamond wide half round slide bead charm, $1,325; diamond baroque pearl paperclip rolo chain necklace, $1,425; pavé diamond mariner link large curb chain ring, $1,435; 5 vertical emerald cut diamond bezel ring, $2,165; emerald cut diamond half round band ring (0.90 TCW), $6,600; mixed cut diamonds medium Aura cuff, $12,325; prong diamond Dash tennis bracelet, $3,735; linked graduated princess diamond bezel box chain bracelet, $2,495; medium pearl with pavé diamond clasp bracelet, $1,015; single diamond baroque pearl charm pendant, $485; pavé diamond line knife edge cuff, $6,145; and medium curb chain bracelet with single floating diamond, $1,875. For more information, call (213) 489-1226, email [email protected] or visit zoechicco.com. MODEL: Fabienne Hagedorn; PHOTOGRAPHER: Annie McElwain
Princess Pearls
These pretty, pretty princess pearls aren’t simply sweet, they’re royally regal, encapsulating loveliness, opulence, and romance all at the same time. They toe the line of “over the top” but hit just the right note of elegance. You may have seen these designs before in a dream or a fairy tale, but they’re 100% real and ready to bring wearable joy to your customers every single day.
Ania Haie
925 sterling silver bracelet with 14K yellow gold plating, pearls, and cubic zirconia.
[email protected], aniahaie.com
$99
Anatoli
Sterling silver ring with rhodium finish, 18K yellow gold vermeil and baroque freshwater pearl.
[email protected], anatolijewelry.com
$195
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Fannie Thomas
18K yellow gold earrings with golden baroque pearls.
[email protected], fanniethomas.com
$8,000
Yoko London
18K rose gold bracelet with pearls, diamonds (0.84 TCW), and sapphires (0.42 TCW).
+44 20 7025 0700, yokolondon.com
$17,000
Mastoloni
14K white and yellow gold earrings with pearls and diamonds (0.15 TCW).
(800) 347-2175, mastoloni.com
$1,850
ASHI Couture
14K yellow gold earrings with pearls and diamonds (0.25 TCW).
(212) 319-4341, ashidiamonds.com
$2,199
Sydney Evan
14K yellow gold necklace with freshwater pearls and diamonds.
(213) 236-4444, sydneyevan.com
$14,850
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Punk Pearls
These punk pearls dare to defy all your ideals of what a piece of pearl jewelry can be. These pearls aren’t demurely lined up on a string; they’re suspended beneath snakes, floating in crystal orbs, speared on sharp angles, sliding along torques, and otherwise redefining pearl possibilities. They’re pearls for people who don’t wear pearls — or traditionalists whose wild hearts are yearning to break free.
Heather Guidero Jewelry
Oxidized sterling silver bracelet with biwa pearls.
[email protected], heatherguidero.com
$385
Zoltan David
Platinum necklace with South Sea pearl and moonstone (6.57 TCW).
(512) 372-8888, zoltandavid.com
$13,500
Imperial Pearl
18K yellow gold-plated sterling silver collar necklace with freshwater pearl.
(800) 556-7738, imperialpearl.com
$1,775
WhiteSpace
14K yellow gold ring with freshwater pearl.
[email protected], whitespacejewelry.com
$1,100
Mikimoto
18K white gold and silver earrings with Akoya cultured pearls.
[email protected], mikimotoamerica.com
$1,250
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Emma Brooke Jewelry
14K yellow gold earrings with seed pearls and crystal glass.
[email protected], emmabrookejewelry.com
$850
Anzu Jewelry
Gold vermeil earrings with hand-drawn art, polysterol, and baroque freshwater pearls.
[email protected], anzu-jewelry.com
$538
