12 Pieces of Jewelry That Prove Pearls Can Be Modern

When it comes to accessorizing a street style-inspired OOTD, pearls aren't usually what we reach for — until now. In the past we may have left pearls to the likes of Kate Middleton or Veronica Lodge and stuck to French-girl approved gold necklaces or itty-bitty diamonds. But recently there has been a reinvention of the classic accessory that has taken it from prim and proper to cool and effortless. Swipe through for 12 modern takes on traditional pearl jewelry.