Pearls throughout the Decades: The ‘20s until Now
Fashion took a turn in the 1920s. The likes of Coco Chanel changed the way women dressed forever, including the types of jewelry that became popular. Pearls also became more accessible as Japanese cultured pearls were introduced to the market around 1928. Let’s have a look at some of the pearl highlights for each decade.
PEARLS IN THE 1920S
During the Jazz Age, costume jewelry became fashionable – a departure from the fine jewelry popular up to now. A single strand of pearls was all it took to adorn an LBD or flapper-style dress and bring out your free spirit. Style icons: Coco Chanel and Josephine Baker
PEARLS IN THE 1930S
Because of the Great Depression and, in the latter half of the decade, the start of the golden age of Hollywood, cheap yet glamorous jewelry became popular. More people became interested in fashion, and of course, pearls. Movie stars have set the