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

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Steffi Lee
Jun 25, 2017 @ 3:15 pm

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

Complex Gemetries earring

Delfina Delettrez available at MyTheresa $1,750 SHOP NOW
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Maria Tash

Coronet earring

Maria Tash available at Ylang23 $420 SHOP NOW
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Chloe

Darcey ring

Chloe available at Saks Fifth Avenue $315 SHOP NOW
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Mizuki

Floating pearl earrings

Mizuki available at Neiman Marcus $1,690 SHOP NOW
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Sophie Buhai

Pearl drop choker

Sophie Buhai available at Moda Operandi $1,450 SHOP NOW
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Sophie Bille Brahe

Boucle Perle earring

Sophie Bille Brahe available at Barney's $810 SHOP NOW
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Anissa Kermiche

Nose ring

Anissa Kermiche available at Matches $393 SHOP NOW
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Miu Miu

Faux pearl and crystal ring

Miu Miu available at Net-a-Porter $345 SHOP NOW
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Gucci

Flower ring

Gucci $520 SHOP NOW
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Mateo

Trio cuff

Mateo $2,500 SHOP NOW

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