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Not your mama’s pearls – some modern pearl loves

March 18, 2010

Throw back that stereotype – pearls are no longer that conservative piece worn only by women sipping tea and wearing elbow length gloves (though how fun is that?).  My mom lent me the most beautiful set of double stranded pearls to wear at my wedding and they were ridiculously fabulous – the stuff of Holly Golightly dreams.
I’ll miss ma and of course her lovely jewelry collection when I’m on the other side of the world.

In the meantime, I have to start building up my own collection and have been browsing for pearls on my own (and I’ve always been curious about that Mikimoto sale in NYC but that’ll have to wait – that’s possibly something worth the price).

Here are some picks for modern pearls:

ann taylor pearl bracelet - saved by Chic n Cheap Living
 Ann Taylor,  $45
Ooh a modern statement pair of pearl earrings at $100 – worth it (and Amrita Singh goes on sale sometimes!)
 
Found here
Pearls, crystals, and tulle – nice combination indeed and only $34.99!
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J. Crew here 
Pearls and chains – love the modern mix here!
 

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Only $23 here 
 Pearls and ribbons…two of my favorite things together and for only $14.99
  

ruche pearl tie bracelet  - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

 At Ruche here

 Thanks Pink Argyle for recommending Regina B – glorious pearl pieces with lovely silver tone embellishment.  Pretty investment worthy at $265.

regina b pearl bracelet - saved by Chic n Cheap Living
Found here

…and a lust item, glass pearls with Swarovski crystals…love the graduated sizes in pearls

 £758.30 here

What do you think about pearls?  Do you have any favorite pieces?
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  • Salt March 18, 2010 at 18:40

    I would wear the heck out of all of those. The standard strand of pearls doesn’t look quite right on me, but I love when they get funkied up. 🙂 I wore an illusion pearl necklace and drop pearl earrings for my wedding!

  • honey my heart March 18, 2010 at 18:46

    i like all of the options you posted 🙂 i think pearls are a fun accessory and they provide a classic look. the only pearls i have owned were either faux ones from clothing stores or freshwater ones my grandmother purchased from markets in the philippines. both are very simple and budget friendly, although i do dream of mikimoto.

  • nookie March 18, 2010 at 19:05

    I like the Regina B bracelet

  • Bicoastal Bride March 18, 2010 at 19:40

    I love the Ann Taylor bracelet! I would definitely wear that on my wedding day.

  • Helena - A Diary of Lovely March 18, 2010 at 19:48

    I wear earring pearls every day, they have something so classic and so stylish at the same time. Love the first bracelet

  • SogniSorrisi March 18, 2010 at 20:02

    Love the first pair of earrings, the multistrand necklace and the Regina B bracelet!

  • Shop N' Chomp March 19, 2010 at 00:09

    I love me some pearls too. They never go out of style! 🙂 My current fave piece are a pair of Tahitian studs.

  • Mrs T March 19, 2010 at 01:36

    That J crew necklace is heavenly. I love seed pearls, tiny vintage ones – so pretty. Pearls are timeless – I think every girl should own some.

    P.s. Thanks for having my back re the punching. ha.

  • E March 19, 2010 at 01:41

    That j Crew necklace is so pretty! I love pearls!

  • Sarah Ann March 19, 2010 at 03:34

    I have a freshwater pearl necklace that I wore for my senior portraits when I graduated from high school. I rarely wear it, but still love it. I also have a single saltwater pearl that I got straight from the clam from a touristy vendor in S.F. At least that’s what they said it was. But who knows.

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE March 19, 2010 at 12:19

    Loving all of these! Sometimes I’m not so sure that I can pull pearls off but these are speaking to me 🙂

  • Heather Taylor March 19, 2010 at 21:40

    I’m loving that J. Crew necklace!

  • Chuck March 20, 2010 at 20:08

    Great blog!
    I definitely think a classic long strand of pearls can be very versatile.

  • MizzJ March 20, 2010 at 22:28

    Gorgeous picks dear, I can’t decide on just one to choose as my favourite! I do so love pearls when they are mixed up with ribbons and/or other types of jewels as it gives it more a modern feel, or wearing long multiple strands.

  • Sniff March 20, 2010 at 23:56

    What a lot of beautiful pearls! The earrings are stunning, and I just adore the cute little nest.

  • Kristin March 21, 2010 at 16:33

    Love love love pearls. That AT bracelet is calling to me!

  • Jessica March 21, 2010 at 20:10

    Pearls are one of my favorite gems – they look strikingly modern, classic or cool depending on how they’re styled!

  • Mo March 24, 2010 at 01:04

    So…I was debating whether or not to splurge on the Regina B. jewelry I posted, and now you’ve put me even closer to buying them!

    I love pearls. It is also my birthstone so I’ve always had a lot of them growing up.

  • passport in my pocket March 25, 2010 at 16:44

    I adore pearls! They’re a lovely, simple way to dress up any outfit.

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