These 10 Must-Have Pieces are Not Your Mother's Pearl Jewelry

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Pearls are definitely the underdog of the jewelry universe. Frequently outshined by their sparklier counterparts and associated with older (but no less chic) women, a single strand may not provoke the same reaction as a cushion cut diamond solitaire. Or so you thought...

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The coolest jewelry designers of the moment demonstrate that pearls are actually just the thing you'll want to invest in this season. Whether fashioned into bite-size huggie earrings or added to a sultry leather choker, pearls are showing off their edgy side.

Shop our favorites from Delfina Delettrez, Sophie Buhai, and more, plus great runway costume options!

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Delfina Delettrez

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$1,750 Delfina Delettrez available at MyTheresa Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Complex Gemetries earring

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Maria Tash

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$420 Maria Tash available at Ylang23 Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Coronet earring

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Chloe

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$315 Chloe available at Saks Fifth Avenue Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Darcey ring

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Mizuki

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$1,690 Mizuki available at Neiman Marcus Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Floating pearl earrings

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Sophie Buhai

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$1,450 Sophie Buhai available at Moda Operandi Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Pearl drop choker

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Sophie Bille Brahe

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$810 Sophie Bille Brahe available at Barney's Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Boucle Perle earring

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Anissa Kermiche

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$393 Anissa Kermiche available at Matches Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Nose ring

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Miu Miu

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$345 Miu Miu available at Net-a-Porter Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Faux pearl and crystal ring

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Gucci

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$520 Gucci SHOP IT Opens a new window

Flower ring

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Mateo

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$2,500 Mateo SHOP IT Opens a new window

Trio cuff

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These 10 Must-Have Pieces are Not Your Mother's Pearl Jewelry