TODAY’S TRENDSETTERS LOVE to turn tradition on its head, subverting the expected to create something new. No jewelry category is better suited to this than the pearl. With bright colors, daring details and surprising silhouettes, today’s pearl jewelry is a riot of innovation, and customers can’t get enough.
Pearl jewelry by Anna Beck includes twisted pearl studs in 18K gold plating over sterling silver, $160; baroque pearl pendant necklace, $315; coin pearl pendant necklace in hand-twisted gold, $425; elongated oval chain collar necklace, $195; coin pearl twisted band ring, $320; twisted cuff bracelet, $380; tapered twist cuff bracelet, $385; and elongated box chain bracelet, $150. Visit annabeck.com or email [email protected] for more information. MODEL: Lauren Taylor. PHOTOGRAPHER: kate miss. AGENCY: Michele Marie PR
Enchanting Elegance
These pearl jewels are delicate and elegant, with soft colors and vintage-inspired details that evoke a romantic echo of days gone by. Luminous pearls take center stage, accentuated with shimmering diamonds, buttery gold or touches of color. Whether they’re perfect for daily wear or destined to be the finishing touch on a black-tie ensemble, these stunning styles are beautiful by anyone’s measure.

Jarilyn Jewelry
14K white gold necklace with freshwater pearls and green amethyst (detachable).
$4,500
(831) 238-0977, jarilynjewelrycarmel.com

Stuller
14K yellow gold necklace with Akoya pearl.
$520.17
(800) 877-7777, stuller.com
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Yoko London
18K white gold necklace with freshwater pearls and diamonds (0.66 TCW).
$5,000
+44 20 7025 070, yokolondon.com

Gabriel & Co.
14K white gold ring with diamonds (0.25 TCW) and pearls.
$1,025
(212) 519-1400, gabrielny.com

Vahan
14K yellow gold and sterling silver ring with diamonds (0.24 TCW) and pearl.
$3,275
(914) 937-1800, vahanjewelry.com

Anatoli
18K yellow gold vermeil earrings with baroque pearls and Paraiba topaz.
$325
(845) 334-9000, anatolijewelry.com

Jye’s International Inc.
18K white gold earrings with South Sea pearls and diamonds.
$50,000
(415) 621-8880, jyescorp.com
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Lafonn
Platinum-bonded sterling silver earrings with simulated diamonds and pearls.
$345
(855) 2-LAFONN, lafonn.com

Barbara Heinrich Studio
18K yellow gold brooch with abalone pearl and diamonds (0.31 TCW).
$10,400
(585) 383-1089, barbaraheinrichstudio.com
Futuristic Fantasy
These aren’t your grandmother’s pearls, but that’s only because your grandma never had the opportunity to buy anything this cool. These styles take everything a pearl jewel is supposed to be and turn it on its head, trading soft for strong, neutral for vivid, and quiet for loud. This is a bold beauty that will make customers say, “I didn’t know a pearl could make me feel
this way.”

Rosa Van Parys Jewelry
18K yellow gold necklace with diamonds and Tahitian pearls.
$35,100
(818) 928-4430, rosavanparys.com

Imperial Pearl
14K yellow gold necklace with freshwater pearl and diamonds.
$785
(800) 556-7738, imperialpearl.com

Heath London Jewelry
18K white gold earrings with rubellite (12.43 TCW), pink spinel (107.13 TCW), diamond (0.80 TCW), and pearls.
$18,000
(805) 698-0100, heathlondon.com

White/Space
14K yellow gold huggie with Tennessee freshwater pearl.
$295
[email protected], whitespacejewelry.com

Baggins
14K yellow gold ring with Akoya pearls.
$1,500
(213) 624-2277, bagginspearls.com

Karin Jacobson Design
Recycled oxidized sterling silver and 18K yellow gold necklace on sterling silver chain with Tahitian black pearl.
$3,140
(612) 875-5788, karinjacobson.com
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Baiyang Jewelry
18K yellow gold earrings with Tahitian pearls.
$2,650
(408) 599-1651, baiyangjewelry.com

Suzanne Kalan
18K rose gold ring with sapphires (4.46 TCW), diamonds (0.60 TCW) and pearl.
$13,000
[email protected], suzannekalan.com

Assael
18K yellow gold earrings with turquoise and golden South Sea cultured pearls.
$14,000
(212) 819-0060, assael.com