The gem of the sea at its best

Pearls are so often represented in groups, so I forget how eye-catching a single pearl can be. We (perhaps, the royal we), so often focus on diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, opals, tourmalines—the list goes on—as our center stones (and, rightfully so, because they’re spectacular). But in the course of all that, it’s good to recognize the pearl for its featured-player potential. Imagine, a glorious gem so lustrous, so alluring, it inspires a jewelry design all for itself. If your imagination is lacking, don’t worry—I’ve found these drool-worthy styles for you.

Ring in 18k white gold with a 16.8 mm South Sea pearl and 1.33 cts. t.w. diamonds, $12,000; Baggins

 

Ring in 18k rose gold with 13 mm South Sea pearl and 2.33 cts. t.w. pink sapphires and diamonds, price on request; Belpearl

 

Toccata La Vie collection necklace in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold with 20 mm silvery baroque South Sea pearl and 5.723 cts. t.w. gray, pink, and white diamonds, $184,410; Jewelmer

 

Caged Pearl ring in 18k blackened gold with diamonds, $2,415; Shay Fine Jewelry

 

Garden of Eden one-of-a-kind ring in 18k yellow gold with mother-of-pearl and 0.65 ct. t.w. diamonds, $8,800; Tanya Farah

 

 

 

Bee pin with pearl, rubies, and diamonds, price on request; Tara Pearls

 

Yellow Chrysolampis Mosquitus ring in black rhodium-plated 18k white gold with South Sea pearl, sapphires, topaz, and smoky quartz, $23,750; Vicky Lew London

 

Flower ring in 18k white and yellow gold with 14 mm–15 mm South Sea pearl, 0.48 ct. t.w. yellow diamonds, and 0.24 ct. t.w. diamonds, $6,000; Yoko London

 

Ring in 18k white gold with Tahitian pearl and diamonds, price on request; Lydia Courteille

 

Luna Claire ring in 18k yellow gold with 5 mm akoya pearl, pink sapphires, and 0.96 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,600; Amy Glaswand

 

 

 

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