THERE’S A REASON that pearls have been the most iconic example of high-class luxury for hundreds of years: their lustrous lure is eternal. Historically reserved for empresses, doyennes and goddesses, today the creamy beauty of pearls is accessible to customers seeking every style, price point and category.
Golden South Sea pearl jewelry in 18K yellow gold from Jewelmer’s Les Classiques collection is modeled by Solenn Heussaff, including bangle, $3,860; ring, $2,250; earrings, $5,550; and necklace, $57,230. Contact Franck Ferrari at franck.ferrari@jewelmer.com. PHOTOGRAPHER: BJ Pascual.
New Classics
These styles are the modern incarnation of what everyone has always loved about pearl jewelry. The epitome of elegance with a contemporary — but still timeless — edge. Each one of these versatile treasures will go with 99.9 percent of any jewelry lover’s wardrobe.

Quality Gold
14K yellow gold pin with freshwater cultured pearl.
$544
(513) 642-2446, qgold.com

Elisa Ilana Jewelry
Black rhodium over sterling silver chain with black spinel and a carved black Tahitian pearl.
$1,062
(402) 926-3479, elisailana.com
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Ray Griffiths
18K yellow gold South Sea pearl ring with diamonds.
$7,990
(212) 689-7209, raygriffiths.com

Anzie
14K yellow gold earrings with pearls and topaz.
$450
(888) 341-2604, anzie.com

Susanne Klevorick
14K rose gold earrings with pink pearls and rose zircons.
$4,450
(646) 662-2110, susanneklevorick.com

Joryel Vera Collections
Sterling silver earrings with pearls, blue topaz and 14K yellow gold.
$260
(561) 508-2945, joryelverawholesale.com

Barbela Design
14K yellow gold earrings with pearls.
$580
(212) 682-0834, barbeladesign.com

Galatea
14K white gold necklace with pearl and druzy.
$360
(951) 202-1227, galateausa.com
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E.L. Designs by Ed Levin Studio
14K yellow gold bracelet with freshwater button pearl.
$1,760
(800) 828-1122, eldesigns.com
Pretty Pioneers
These irresistibly fresh designs represent the latest developments of the pearl revolution. These beauties aren’t just creative; they’ll make you revise your opinion of what a pearl can do. Perfect for tastemakers, trendsetters and those who hunger to disrupt the status quo.

Assael
Platinum earrings with aquamarine (14.74 TCW), black jade (4.39 TCW), and South Sea cultured pearls.
$48,000
(212) 819-0060, assael.com

Hi June Parker Fine Jewelry
14K yellow gold ring with baroque pearls.
$1,400
(917) 865-3533, hijuneparker.com

Leslie Paige Jewelry
14K yellow gold necklace with pearl.
$1,100
(949) 683-6459, lesliepaigejewelry.com

Joie DiGiovanni
14K yellow gold necklace with a baroque freshwater pearl and rainbow sapphires.
$3,080
(215) 987-5660, joiedigiovanni.com

Andrea Gutierrez
Cuff bracelet in leather with sterling silver clasp and freshwater pearls.
$450
andreagutierrezjewelry.com

Little H
14K yellow gold earrings with freshwater pearls, turquoise, rubies, and seed pearls.
$1,500
(424) 349-8203, littlehjewelry.com
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Rachel Quinn
14K yellow gold and sterling silver earrings with Keshi pearls and white topaz drops.
$540
(646) 345-0816, rachelquinn.com

Alex Sepkus
18K yellow gold necklace with faceted pearls, 18K yellow gold beads, and diamonds.
$52,995
(212) 391-8466, alexsepkus.com

Artistry LTD
14K yellow gold earrings with pearls.
$376
(888) 674-3250, artistrylimited.com