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A new pearl girl is in the White House inspiring an entirely new generation to wear a range of a refreshing round of high style updates on this once conservative gem.

Pearls have been trending for some time and we have written a number of stories on the modern day incarnations — seen on the runways and celebrities as well as in the jewelry design studios. But since Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in wearing a W. Rosado necklace and pearl earrings after leaving a strand of photos of pearl accessorizing on the campaign trail, it’s safe to say that your customers will be clamoring for different types of pearl jewelry. Here is a diverse range of styles for every type of customer.

By: Beth Bernstein

W . Rosado collection features this Amore Necklace of Australian South Sea Pearls with white diamond pave spelling out the word Amore from the Pearl ID series. Rosado says, “Pearls are an obsession for me and I’m always striving to find new ways of working with them. With my Pearl ID collection we are defining a new language for pearls, bringing a perennial favorite into the future.”

$95,000

Imperial Pearl’s perfect pairing of an iconic 8.5-9mm akoya cultured pearl and oval shape morganite with diamond halo set in 14K rose gold. “Pearls are feminine yet strikingly bold when paired with the most loved color—pink,” says Kathy Grenier. “There was immediate attraction to this ring. We launched it two years ago and expect to see another wave of frenzy due to this style chosen by Ariana Grande for her engagement and the Vice President’s preference for pearls.”

1,395

Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Bujukan Bead Split Bracelet with Pearl and Diamond Caps. Dominick Gabriel, Senior Design Director and co-owner explains, “the style is a popular best seller due to its subtle sophistication and ability to stack with other bangles and thin cuffs effortlessly.”

$1,035

Kendra Pariseault 14K gold half chain and half fresh water pearl necklace.
Says Pariseault, “This is the perfect casual / cool pearl necklace. The heavy chain detail is a little edgy while the pearls are classic and the disks that say ‘love one another’ create a mix of elements that all work seamlessly together. Pearls are having a moment and this necklace is definitely a fresh contemporary take.”

$4,000

Anne Sisteron 14K yellow gold Diamond X and cultured pearl earrings are what Sisteron says “is a timely take on classic pearl earrings; they’re easy to wear and versatile with just enough edge to be current, contemporary yet enduring.”

$710

White/Space 14K gold Esme Baroque pearl earrings are handmade of solid recycled 14k gold dangling with organic baroque pearls. Designer Khadijah Fulton, says “perfectly imperfect, each pearl is unique and every pair is one of a kind. To pearls will be matched for approximate size and shape for you.”

Priced upon request.

Assael “Silk” pearl station chain is comprised of Assael “Silk” Collection necklace with seven Akoya pearls from 8.5 to 9 mm on 18K yellow gold 17-inch silk chain. “This necklace can be worn with anything and anywhere, from every day to special occasions, and it really does feel like silk,” says Peggy Grosz, senior vice president.

$2,900

Gabriel & Co.’s 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Open Wrap Ring is a 14K yellow gold ring that wraps around the finger with a high style yet comfortable-to-wear open silhouette. “The lustrous pearl is accented by a sprinkling of diamonds imbuing it with just the right amount of sparkle to allow the woman who wears it to shine,” says Dominick Gabriel, senior design director and co-owner.

$495

Rush Jewelry Design Terrarium and Nesting Pearl Earrings in 18K gold with a silver-colored pearl “offers an angular edgy look to the classic we have all come to know and love,” says designer Jennifer Rush.

$3,900

KATKIM Grande Pearl Oasis Necklace is crafted in 18K gold and features a floating 8mm akoya pearl with diamond accents on a diamond cut cable chain with a length of 24”. “I designed my pearl oasis necklace as a relevant look for today’s customer who likes the idea of wearing pearls but in a brand new incarnation. This design evokes a futuristic feeling circling around a class gem, ” says Katherine Kim, designer.

$2,300

Mateo’s 14K gold Diamond and Stone Spear Bypass Earrings are a play on linear and angular lines and two classic diamonds and pearls. The result is utterly modern and wearable for any occasion which makes them irresistible and at an accessible price point.

$875

Jemma Wynne 18K yellow gold Prive White Pearl Jumbo Ear Climbers are based on the company’s smaller size prive pearl climbers “which have been a best seller since we debuted them,” says Jenny Klatt, co-founder of Jemma Wynne. The brand added the jumbo version for clients who were asking for larger scale. “They’re timeless but a little more stylized and fashion-conscious than a traditional pearl stud because of the climber silhouette and the blackened pave detail.”

$4,200

Katherine Jetter’s Muzo X Katherine Jetter Collaboration emerald, pearl and diamond fan earrings are distinguished by the beauty of the color combination. “I love the way a Tahitian pearl pops against bright colored gemstones or enamel. These unexpected combinations are the dose of happiness my clients need right now.”

$9,440

ANANYA Nazar Pearl C-CLip Earrings in 18K white gold with white and black diamonds and freshwater pearls. Says designer Ananya,” Hoops and pearls are both having a moment and these earrings combine both trends, yet they go one step beyond for a chic, ultra-fashionable vibe.”

$7,870

Carbon & Hyde’s Tri-Pearl South Sea earrings with diamond centers. Says co-designer Oren Katz, who works with her sister Yarden, “These earrings are at a great price point and have a vintage feel which some women are looking for today instead of classic studs or ultra-modern edgy styles. These create a balance of old and new, and for this reason they have a timeless quality.”

$1,380

Ashley Zhang’s Giverny Pearl earrings feature Akoya pearls in the center surrounded by a cluster of diamonds. “These are the type of earrings that will take you through the day into evening and that will spice up your Zoom calls and your white T-shirts, yet when we are out again will look amazing with your LBD,” says designer Ashley Zhang.

$3,500

Effy Jewelry 14K yellow gold, cultured fresh water pearl and diamond earrings. “These are an intriguing update to the classic hoop without being overtly pearl-centric for customers who prefer a more unstudied, nonchalant appeal yet still want to wear pearls,” says Bobby Hematian, President.

$1,295

Pearl Trend Explodes as VP Harris Takes Office — 18 Looks to Inspire You
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Pearl Trend Explodes as VP Harris Takes Office — 18 Looks to Inspire You

A new pearl girl is in the White House inspiring an entirely new generation to wear a range of a refreshing round of high style updates on this once conservative gem.

Pearls have been trending for some time and we have written a number of stories on the modern day incarnations — seen on the runways and celebrities as well as in the jewelry design studios. But since Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in wearing a W. Rosado necklace and pearl earrings after leaving a strand of photos of pearl accessorizing on the campaign trail, it’s safe to say that your customers will be clamoring for different types of pearl jewelry. Here is a diverse range of styles for every type of customer.

By: Beth Bernstein