“I adore modern uses of pearls—particularly with colored gemstones.”

—Senior editor Jennifer Heebner 
 

 

 

 

Imperial is nailing fresh design with this sweet crescent style featuring freshwaters, amethysts, and a hint of diamonds. (Imperial, $875, imperialpearl.com)

All of my favorite happy hues are accounted for in these chic front-to-backs with golden pearls and sapphires. (Yoko London, $7,700, yokolondon.com)

The color party in this slim sapphire cuff is intense but the white freshwater on top keeps it humble. (Melanie Georgacopoulos, $5,400, melaniegeorgacopoulos.com)

The recipe for a badass pair of earrings: Tahitian pearl studs and spiked jackets in black rhodium gold with color-enhanced blue diamonds. (Nikos Koulis, $5,750, nikoskoulis.gr)

 

Mind blown—it’s a pearl geode! A sliced soufflé filled with inverted sapphires and more pearls. (Little h, $1,700, littlehjewelry.com)