In a myriad of diamond jewels and crystal accessories, there is something undoubtedly elegant about pearls. Simple, pristine and rarely obscene in excess, pearls are a timeless piece of jewelry that carries a myth of its own.

Once upon a time, they were the ultimate treasure from exotic lands in the Oriental trade, and worn only by the aristocratic ladies of the court.

These days, pearls have sort of been eclipsed by the dominance of gems in the jewel trade; but perhaps, a comeback is in the near future, as diamond sellers woe the slumping sales from younger markets.

No longer dubbed as an old-school costume piece, pearls are back in fashion, and could be the next jewelry statement across all markets. If you feel like taking a sampler of different pearls across continents, here’s our quick list of pearl offerings: