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Amanda’s Style File: June Pearls
Fresh and less formal than pearls past, the June birthstone today comes in styles that are everyday chic and suitable for women of all ages.
Treasures of the sea, pearls are an iconic symbol of femininity, power and professionalism.
Today’s pearls are not your grandmother’s pearls, however. Fresh and less formal, pearl jewelry has received a major makeover, and the styles are everyday chic and suitable for women of all ages.
As the official and primary birthstone for June, it is the perfect time to celebrate pearls’ luster, varied varieties, forms and unique personalities.
Here are a few Amanda’s Style File selects.
Ashi Diamonds 14-karat rose gold pearl and diamond floral earrings ($825)
Gurhan one-of-a-kind Oyster Hue necklace in 24-karat gold with pink freshwater pearl and diamond balls ($32,140)
Jean Joaillerie Nuit Blanc 14-karat yellow gold freshwater baroque pearl earrings ($395)
K. Mita Tresa Lariat in 14-karat yellow gold with freshwater Keshi pearls, labradorite and labradorite tear drop beads ($1,560)
KatKim floating pearl ear pin in 18-karat yellow gold with 6 mm cultured pearl embellished with a diamond ($720)
K. Brunini DNA bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold with Tahitian pearls ($21,350)
Lika Behar 24-karat gold dome and oxidized silver Domus tassel earrings with diamonds and 12 strands of pearl beads on 22-karat gold earwires ($2,640)
Lilly Street 18-karat pink gold Radiance Corset earrings with black Tahitian pearls and diamonds ($9,980)
Lydia Courteille 13th Sign Collection ring with a natural pearl, brown and white diamonds, rubies and sapphires set in 18-karat black rhodium-plated gold (price upon request)
Mastoloni 14-karat white gold snowflake earrings with freshwater pearls and diamonds ($980)
Melis Goral Harmony Collection earrings with emerald, blue sapphire, diamond and pearl set in 18-karat white gold ($3,750)
Rachel Atherley Fishbone earrings in 18-karat gold with Biwa pearls ($1,430)
Spinelli Kilcollin Saturn earrings featuring South Sea pearls and pave-set white diamonds in 18-karat white gold ($15,000)
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