Courtesy of Grace Lee
Crown Bezel Pearl Ring, $385, Grace Lee
Engagement Rings
52 Polished Pearl Engagement Rings For the Timeless Bride
Updated on February 16, 2018
Timeless, yet modern.
Pearls can get a bad rep for being old-fashioned. Simply the mention of pearls and you’re likely imagining a single strand worn by your grandmother. As of late, however, pearl engagement rings have become modernized in a way that makes them incredibly cool and chicer than ever. Considering how everything in fashion comes back again, pearls endure through the ebbs and flows of trends, making them the perfect candidate for an engagement ring that is both timeless yet modern and most importantly, one-of-a-kind.
Classic and elegant, pearls are considered “the Queen of gems” and the oldest-known gem worn as jewelry by a Persian princess, dating back to around 520 B.C. How’s that for timeless? They’re synonymous with beauty and purity, many of which are incredibly rare. If you’re considering a pearl engagement ring, you’ll need to be privy to the various types of pearls on the market.
Natural pearls are extremely rare and incredibly costly—don’t expect to find one that doesn’t come with a hefty price tag. Many are already harvested, so prepare for a diligent search. More commonly, there are cultured pearls which are grown in pearl farms, saltwater pearls like the Akoya pearl which are grown in Japanese and Chinese waters, freshwater pearls which are grown in, yep, you guessed it, freshwater lakes, rivers, and ponds (predominately in China), and imitation pearls which are typically a coated glass bead. It’s also important to realize that while pearls are often round and bead-like, not all come this way. Some pearls are pear-shaped or misshapen (known as baroque pearls), which make for pieces of jewelry that are anything but cookie cutter.
Myriad pearl engagement rings are on the market with options ranging from super simple to diamond-adorned to contemporary. If you’re already considering a pearl engagement ring, we figure something less than standard is up your alley in terms of design, like a conceptual trio of cultured pearls inlaid with glistening diamonds on a yellow gold band or a trapezoidal arch of white diamond pavé over a grey Tahitian pearl in 18K recycled gold.
More of a traditionalist? An Art Deco diamond ring flanked by two cultured pearls on each side is stunning in a platinum diamond band. Or, consider a cultured Akoya pearl with a diamond halo set on a diamond white gold band. Simply gorgeous.
If you think a pearl engagement ring is for you, peruse our edit of 52 styles ahead. There’s no doubt one suited to your style and budget. Get inspired!
See more: A Fresh New Look for Classic Pearl Wedding Accessories
Courtesy of Erstwhile
1.29 Carat Early Art Deco Diamond and Cultured Pearl Three Stone Ring, $11,200, Erstwhile
Courtesy of Anissa Kermiche
14-Karat Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring, $835, Anissa Kermiche available at Net-A-Porter
Courtesy of Zoë Chicco
14K Pearl and Pavé Diamond Ring, $595, Zoë Chicco
Courtesy of Anne Sisteron
14Kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Tastemaker Ring, $310, Anne Sisteron
Courtesy of Delfina Delettrez
18-Karat Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring, $1,080, Delfina Delettrez available at Net-A-Porter
Courtesy of Nadine Aysoy
18 Karat Gold and Pink Morganite and South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring, $7,306.62, Nadine Aysoy available at 1stdibs
Courtesy of TrueFacet
18K White Gold With Cultured Pearl & 1.0ct. Diamond Ring Size 7.75, $2,070, TrueFacet
Courtesy of Bulgari
1960s Pearl Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, $17,297.87, Bulgari available at 1stdibs
Courtesy of Blanca Monrós Gómez
Albertine Ring with a Center Pearl and Two Tapered White Diamond Baguettes, $1,685, Blanca Monrós Gómez
Courtesy of Monique Péan
ATRAPD502W Trapezoidal Arch of White Diamond Pavé and Grey Tahitian Pearl in 18K Recycled Gold, $4,560, Monique Péan
Courtesy of John Hardy
Bamboo Ring with Pearl and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold, $3,200, John Hardy
Courtesy of Mociun
Bubble Line Ring Stone Cluster Ring from the Trinity Collection, $1,750, Mociun
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
Celestine Ring Yellow Gold, Champagne Diamond & Pearls, $4,700, Anna Sheffield
Courtesy of Chanel
Baroque Ring Matelassé Ring, Medium Version in 18k White Gold with Cultured Pearls and Diamonds, $11,400, Chanel
Courtesy of Harbor Diamonds
Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Double Band Ring, $660, Harbor Diamonds available at 1stdibs
Courtesy of Vera Wang Love Collection
Cultured Akoya Pearl and 1/8 CT. T.W. Diamond Frame Ring in 14K White Gold, $849, Vera Wang Love Collection available at Zales
Courtesy of Zales
Cultured Freshwater Pearl, White Sapphire and Diamond Accent Vintage-Style Ring in 10K Rose Gold, $499, Zales
Courtesy of J.Luu
Diamond and Pearl Open Ring Yellow Gold, $475, J.Luu
Courtesy of Kay Jewelers
Cultured Pearl Ring 1/6 ct tw Diamonds 10K Yellow Gold, $629, Kay Jewelers
Courtesy of Stephen Webster
Lady Stardusk Pearl Ring in White Gold, $17,500, Stephen Webster
Courtesy of 1stdibs
Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910, $6,711.57, 1stdibs
Courtesy of Lucy Folk
Loco Artemis Ring with Pearl, $350, Lucy Folk available at Love Adorne
Courtesy of Sophie Bille Brahe
Lisa Pavé Band with Akoya Pearl in 18K Yellow Gold, $1,150, Sophie Bille Brahe available at Barneys New York
Courtesy of Jennie Kwon
Pearl 2 Diamond Ring, $550, Jennie Kwon
Courtesy of Mikimoto
18K Yellow Gold Pearl And 0.03 Ct Diamond Design Band Ring Size 4.75, $720, Mikimoto available at TrueFacet
Courtesy of Barbela Design
Pearl Mara Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Three Freshwater Pearls, $190, Barbela Design
Courtesy of Gemvara
Pearl Trillion Ring, $2,335, Gemvara
Courtesy of Sofia Zakia
Pearl Winter Waltz Ring in 14k Yellow Gold, $820, Sofia Zakia
Courtesy of Jemma Wynne
Prive White Pearl and Diamond Ring, $2,835, Jemma Wynne
Courtesy of David Yurman
Petite Solari Station Ring with Pearl and Diamonds in 18K Gold, $800, David Yurman
Courtesy of Diamondère
Shelly Round White Pearl Solitaire Ring in 14k White Gold, $300, Diamondère
Courtesy of Arik Kastan
Sunset Ring in 14k Yellow Gold, $990, Arik Kastan available at Twist
Courtesy of Ana Katarina
Sumerian Sea of Cortez Pearl Inverted Diamond Ring, $10,890, Ana Katarina
Courtesy of Todd Reed
Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18 Rose Gold, $10,010, Todd Reed
Courtesy of Brilliant Earth
The Oakmore Ring, $2,290, Brilliant Earth
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany Hardwear Ball Ring, $500, Tiffany & Co.
Courtesy of little h by hisano shepherd
White Diamond South Sea Pearl Geode Ring, $1,890, little h by hisano shepherd
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