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Sustainably Sourced
Wild Fawn Classic String of Pearls
Sustainably Sourced
Wild Fawn Classic String of Pearls
Wild Fawn’s jewelry is the epitome of the gift that keeps on giving: eco-conscious luxury. And since I’m a sucker for sustainability and products that pay respect to Mother Earth, I’ll be forever pining for these timeless, organic, and ethically-sourced pearls.
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Best In Black
Bloomingdale’s Tahitian Black Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace
Best In Black
Bloomingdale’s Tahitian Black Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace
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These are not your grandmother’s pearls. While it comes with a heftier price tag, this black Tahitian pearl strand is something of a unicorn when it comes to fine jewelry (meaning it also requires careful care).
Most Versatile
Sophie Bille Brahe Grande Orangerie de Perle
Most Versatile
Sophie Bille Brahe Grande Orangerie de Perle
Simple and refined, this Sophie Bille Brahe necklace elegantly showcases seven pearls in descending sizes loosely placed on a 14k gold chain. You can capitalize on the downplayed grandeur of this piece by pairing it with everything from jeans and an oversized button-down shirt to a satin strapless mini dress.
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Best Affordable
Madewell Mixed Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace
Best Affordable
Madewell Mixed Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace
If you’re not ready to commit to the price tag that often accompanies an authentic pearl necklace, start out with this option (which is a personal favorite of yours truly) from Madewell. It’s dainty and casual, and I don’t have to hold my breath every time I wear it out of the house or on vacation.
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Best Up and Coming Designer
Ming Yu Wang Leaf Pendant
Best Up and Coming Designer
Ming Yu Wang Leaf Pendant
Keep Ming Yu Wang on your radar, because the Taiwanese-American designer has an artistic approach to all of her work that you won’t find anywhere else. Inspired by the idea of “wearable art,” her jewelry spotlights modern longevity. I’ve been thinking about the Penna Mini Earring ever since I first laid eyes on it, and this leaf pearl necklace breathes contemporary life into a classic gem.
Best Starter Pearls
Mejuri Bold Pearl Pendant Necklace
Best Starter Pearls
Mejuri Bold Pearl Pendant Necklace
Merjuri is not only the brand we deserve but also the brand we need; it offers timeless fine jewelry pieces at an affordable price. This carefully crafted pearl pendant is meant to be a solo statement or part of a stack. “I’m loving the weight of this pearl, its simplicity,” raved one reviewer. “I’ve eyed it for a while…now my summer talisman.”
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Best Pearl Accent
LAGOS Luna Pearl Tassel Necklace
Best Pearl Accent
LAGOS Luna Pearl Tassel Necklace
Reminiscent of opulent styles of the 1920s, LAGOS’ 18” pearl necklace overlooks no details with its sterling silver and 18k gold accents, as well as the detachable pearl tassel that allows for added style versatility.
Best Multistrand
Catbird The Pearl Portal Necklace
Best Multistrand
Catbird The Pearl Portal Necklace
This silk-strung pearl necklace is available in two lengths: 36” and 66”, which means you can wear it in a multitude of different ways. Layer and coil it around your wrist or neck, or let it asymmetrically fall down your back with drapey and backless dresses.
Dubbed an “updated heirloom,” this triple-strand clasp choker is a chunkier statement piece that will dress up the minimal pieces in your fall wardrobe and enable you to carry a little bit of an homage to summer wherever you go.
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Best Delicate
Stone and Strand Lucky Pearl Necklace
Best Delicate
Stone and Strand Lucky Pearl Necklace
Another quality piece offered at a fair price, this dainty necklace contains solid 10k gold and five freshwater pearls. Plus, Stone and Strand offers you the option to add on a necklace extender to affix to the 16” chain.
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