Pearls

Pearls shouldn't just be for mature ladies; in fact, your lil one can find fun ways to wear the ultrafeminine stone even if she's an infant. We're talking bobby pins, leggings, and even bathing suits and bibs. Shop on for pieces that are perfect for any demure little lady.

Pearls are a jewelry box mainstay — they're timeless, elegant, and we wear them all the time. But, if that pair passed down from grandma is starting to feel just a little tired, think what those shiny pearls would look like refit in new-jeweled confections. We saw evidence of this at the Chanel Spring 2012 show, where the brand famous for pearls showed them in modern ways. Our curated batch of pearled pieces also do it, re-imagining the iconic pearl in collared necklaces, spiked and studded cuffs, and edgier doubled rings to pair with all your favorite Fall separates. It's a collection of jewelry that reads maybe just a touch cooler than your mother's — or mother's mother's— string of pearls. Click through to see and shop a few new ways to wear an accessory staple.

>> Heavy chains, neon hues, oversized spikes — these aren't your grandmother's pearls. Here, 15 tough-chic statement necklace that walk the line between prim and punk, guaranteed to add a little edge to even the most demure of outfits. Click through to shop them all — including tough-chic pieces from Lanvin, Fenton/Fallon, Assad Mounser, Lulu Frost, and more.

There's no more iconic ode to LBDs and pearls than Holly Golightly standing before a Tiffany's window in the classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. We still have our pearls and LBDs, but unless the prim ladylike look your grandmother rocked is your goal, it's time to think about combining pearls and little black dresses in fresh and modern ways. We found 10 dresses and 10 pearl necklaces that are incredibly chic and fresh, and when paired together, they are knockout gorgeous.

Thakoon Panichgul was in New York this weekend to present his first collection for Japanese jeweler, Tasaki. Thakoon said he wanted to bring a young, more contemporary edge to the classical jewelry collection known for its pearls. “It’s working with the materials, making them feel a bit more sculptural as well, and modern. I wanted to put some youthful spirit into pearls," said Panichgul of his first foray into jewelry design.

Thakoon's pieces include two-finger pearl rings and raw pearls on lariat necklaces with prices ranging from approximately $5,500 to $39,000 at the current exchange. For images of the collection, check out the gallery below.