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For our first ever competition (we’re very excited!), we’re celebrating pearl fashions throughout the 20th century, from the 1920s through to the 70s, and thanks to the lovely people at Steel Orchids jewellery, we have a beautiful Fiorelli pearl necklace to give away to one lucky person.
To enter, let us know which of the vintage looks below is your favourite. Entries will close at midnight on Friday 9th March! The winner will be announced on this blog soon afterwards so don’t forget to check back or subscribe!
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- We will contact the winner shortly afterwards and pass their details onto Steel Orchids who will send out the prize directly.
- There are no country restrictions, prize can be shipped worldwide.
- The prize needs to be claimed within 30 days of the winner being announced or the prize will no longer be available.
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Pearl necklace overload Vogue
It has got to be James Stuart, who wouldn’t have wanted to have been kissed by him and sure ladies rushed out to buy pearls, just based on the front cover!
marilyn monroe, she knew how to turn on the sex appeal.
Marilyn Monroe
Stacked Pearl bracelets is my favourite
Oooh I think it has to be Marilyn…. She knows how to look like she’s having a great time with those pearls!
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanies
I think the stacked pearl bracelets of the 50′s have to be my favourite way to wear pearls. They are very beautiful, delicate and as with all pearls very classy.
What a stunning necklace – great competition!
jackie kennedy
Audrea Hepburn with pearl earrings in 1953. So elegant and pretty!
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Mary Brian’s way of wearing Pearls is my favourite. Although I do wonder if Jimmy Stewart might have found me hard to resist!
Jacqui kennedy and her 3 strand pearl necklace.
1960s: Marilyn Monroe wearing lots of pearls
The 1924 photograph is beautiful – long strings for me!
It was hard to choose ONE! ;D But, I’ll have to go with Marilyn and strands of pearls.
I love the pearl necklace overload because I have quite a long neck! Vogue is also my Bible!
I love the 20′ so Mary Brian’s way of wearing one strand of pearls is my favourite way.
Audrey Hepburn’s pearl earrings of 1953 Oscars, beautiful
Audrey Hepburn weraing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars is my favourite.
I love them all ! but the Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s are stunning! and I imagine how wonderful it feels on the skin, pearls are fabulous!
Mary Brian wearing a long Pearl necklace
for me, it has to be marilyn wearing lots of pearls, stunning!
1920s: Long strings of pearls in 1924, definitely. There’s an art to the right look for pearls!!
Audrey Hepburn
It has to be the Marilyn Monroe look. I bought a Fiorelli pearl necklace today.
multiple seed pearl necklace in the 1940s.
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
Coco Chanel wearing lots of cultured pearl necklaces
Love them all but the beautiful bracelet in the Rita Hayworth adverts from the 1940′s is my favorite
Ann Miller, Classic!
I like the stacked pearl bracelets in the 1950′s – very classy!
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
The Audrey Hepburn Oscar pearl earrings are the best.
Audrey Hepburn and the pearl earrings.
Audrey Hepburn’s look from Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Liz Taylor
I love the 70′s marbella necklaces, it’s such a statement piece! xx
Marilyn Monroe look
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
The vogue necklace
1960s Marilyn Monroe Pearls – easy to wear but looks so classic
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
Coco Chanel – Simply stunning.
audrey hepburn and breakfast at tiffanneys
I like the 1920s–long strings are so classy and beautiful!
A lot of these looks are beautiful. I’m partial to the three strands of pearls, 50s look myself.
The iconic Breakfast at Tiffanys with Audrey Hepburn. Simply beautiful.
Marilyn Monroe. She’s such an icon.
As a flapper at heart, I’m going with the exquisite shot of Louise Brooks ! Louise Brooks !! My fingers and toes are crossed. Holding breath, too! ! Theadora (Great competition! Love it and your site.)
1920 long string.of.pearls
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings
I just love the photo called ‘Chunky pearl necklaces by Marvella in the 1970s’ SO striking and head turning, pure glamour!
Audrey Hepburns pearl earring are always a winner.
audrey hepburn and breakfast at tiffanneys
The Vogue pearl necklace overload x
It has to be “The iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys”
I love the Coco Chanel look
It would have to be the “A single strand of pearls in the 1960s” it’s iconic <3
Louise Brooks, long pearl strand, amazingly decadent and sexy.
Loving the 1940′s look….wonderful!
The 1920s long strings of pearls.
COco Chanel for sure – oozes class!
the 1950 s style
marilyn monroe for me
Jackie Kennedy….style!
Audrey Hepburn wearing diamond and pearl earrings
1940s: Rita Hayworth in an advert for cultured pearls – love it!
has to be the breakfast at tiffanys necklace
Stacked pearl bracelets from the 1950s
Breakfast at tiffanys necklace
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s
Coco Chanel wearing lots of cultured pearl necklaces
My favourite has to be the iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys. She always looks so radiant but this look is so classic and elegant.
for me it has to be the breakfast at tiffanys necklace worn by the beautiful Audrey Hepburn
1940s: Ann Miller wearing 3 strands of pearls – Is my favorite (wore something similar on my wedding day).
Three stands on Ms. Hepburn
1960s: Marilyn Monroe wearing lots of pearls
Audrey Hepburn – lovely (& so are the earings !)
Audrey Hepburn beautiful pearl earrings – just as chic as she was
Louise Brooks – so stylish
1960s: Marilyn Monroe wearing lots of pearls
the iconic Marilyn Monroe,don’t think anyone will ever match up to her
Marilyn Monroe wearing lots of pearls
If it’s good enough for the beautiful and elegant Audrey Hepburn, then the Breakfast at Tiffany’s pearl necklace is good enough for me!
The classic conservative one strand like the Jackie Kennedy wedding photo
Coco Chanel wearing the cultured pearls. I have to go with sheer fabulousness.
Ann Miller wearing 3 strands of pearls
My favorite is Audrey Hepburn’s iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast ! So elegant and sophisticated !
1924 long string of pearls
Marilyn Monroe
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars is my favourite look.
The 1920′s long strings
Love the glamour of the 1950′s, so the 3 rows of pearls and the fur stole are pure class!
I love the iconic Breakfast at Tiffanys necklace – just stunning!
Prefer the look seen in: 3 rows of pearls in the 1950s
Marilyn Monroe her look with never die
Pearl necklace overload Vogue – gorgeous!
Rita Hayworth – a lovely classy look which will never look dated
Stacked Pearl Bracelets are my favourite !
My favourite is the classic ’3 rows of pearls in the 1950s’.
I love 50s styles in general (so I’m biased!) and for me, this trend really captures the classiness of 50s dressing.
Jackie Kennedy wearing three strands of pearls. Sweet!
The iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is my favorite!
I love the pearl and diamond earrings Audrey Hepburn is wearing:)
I am just loving La Liz right now. The portrait of Liz Taylor is so captivating.
Jackie Kennedy wedding photo
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffannys
that iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
The stacked bracelets !
Has to be the multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s… sooo sexy
Audrey Hepburn pearl and diamond earring are my favourites!
audrey hepburn and breakfast at tifanys
breakfast , lunch and dinner always at tiffanys .From the sea to you , the perfect gift .
‘That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys’, without a doubt.
The stacked pearl look from the 50s is gorgeous. Remind me of Audrey Hepburn and who wouldn’t want to look like her.
Audrey Hepburn with the stunning Earrings
A single strand of pearls in the 1960s – no woman’s ensemble is complete without a single strand of pearls. Perfect for all occasions and every outfit.
Jackie Kennedy wearing 3 strands of pearls
Jackie Kennedy
Long strings of pearls in 1924.
Jackie Kennedy
Love the pearls
the three strands looks elegant
Marilyn Monroe, she is stunning!
Oh my goodness so hard to choose a favourite – But the multiple seed pearl necklace of the 1940′s were so beautiful !
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings
Audrey Hepburn’s pearls 1953
Stacked pearl bracelets in the 1950′s.
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings is my favourite vintage look .
They’re all beautiful but I love the ‘Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s’, absolutely stunning.
Rita Hayworth – cultured pearls
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys is the winner for me
Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys. Just darling!
Jackie Kennedy’s single strand of pearls – complete timeless elegance
love them all, but going for the 50′s
Rita Hayworth is amazing
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s
1960s: Marilyn Monroe is my favourite look.
1940s: Ann Miller wearing 3 strands of pearls, Classy seductive woman
it would be Jackie Kennedy’s single strand of pearls for me
It has to be flapper icon Louise Brooks, to me flapper fashion equals glamour and beauty from the flawless makeup to the stunning dresses. The strands of pearls take it to another level of elegance which you just don’t see in clubs these days. They complete the look.
The stacked pearl bracelet is my favourite!
Audrey Hepburns classis diamond and pearl earrings best of both worlds.
1960s, single strand of pearls! this style of perals remind me of my grandma
I think the multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940′s is the one for me. It looks absolutely stunning
Marilyn Monroe. Stunning!
the stacked pearl bracelet. Could be worn today. classic design
I love the breakfast at Tiffany’s look.
Pearls are my birthstone so hopefully I’ll get lucky
The Coco Chanel look for me – it will go so well with my little back dress!
It has to be Marilyn Monroe….
I like the look of the 1920′s – Ann Miller wearing 3 strands of pearls
Audrey Hepburn weraing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars
audrey hepburn what a legend x
The Stacked pearl bracelets of the 1950s. They were just so elegant
I love that iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys.
The Marilyn look….classic
3 rows of pearls – 1950s for me
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings because it’s such a classic timeless look.
Ann Miller
three rolls of pearls from the 1950s..very pretty
Audrey Hepburns pear earrings – subtle & understated elegance
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl earrings – I’m probably being influenced by that lovely film Breakfast at Tiffanys, bu that still doesn’t alter that chic look!
the picture with the three rows of pearls from the 50′s – very similar to a set i wore on my wedding day that were my grandmas – made me smile & it still looks timeless & elegant now
1920s silver screen icon Mary Brian wearing a long pearl necklace
1940s all the way.
Im getting married soon, in that eras style so that would look fantastic!!
Even have a steam train and everything….
I just love Audrey Hepburn and the Drop Pearl Earrings she wore to the Oscars in 1953
Audrey as Holly Golightly – predictable I know, but oh so iconic.
It has to be Breakfast at Tiffany’s, I can see myself sat outside with a take away coffee and a croissant!
3 rows of pearls in the 1950s are classic
Audey Hepburn without a doubt
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
I love the ” Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s” The picture is so lovely I just kept looking at it
The single strand of pearls from the 1960′s. Simple but oh so elegant!
The 1960s overload – more is more dahlink
I really liked the ‘Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s’ image, lovely.
Definitely the pearl necklace worn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
The long string of pearls from 1924 – its just how my mother always wore them
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Pearl necklace overload on a 1960s Vogue cover
Congrats on your first competition
My favourite is that iconic necklace from Breakfast at Tiffany’s! But I love lots of the looks!
1940s: Ann Miller wearing 3 strands of pearls
the 1940′s look
It has to be Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffanys.
Although, I am sure Grace Kelly would have looked radient in pearls!
1920s: Long strings of pearls in 1924, is my favourite
Got to be Liz Taylor
It has got to be that iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys !! Audrey Hepburn was stunning and just so classic.
Well done on your first competition. xx
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings
I think the Stacked pearl bracelets from the 1950′s as they are timeless through the decades
Jackie Kennedy wearing pearls on her wedding day. So beautiful
love love love the stacked pearl bracelet!
Love pearls in general – so classy but my favourite has to be “That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys”. Wowweeee
I like the 3 rows of pearls in the 1950s pic best. That woman has the typical, iconic fifties look and I love the hair, the make up and the hat. I hate real fur (unless it is on a live animal) but I will let that pass.
Rita Hayworth in anything is so cool, but in pearls just class
Angelica Huston 1972 Vogue
Marilyn Monroe
audrey hepburn
1960′s Marilyn Monroe wearing lots of pearls, such n icon
The first 1920′s one
The pearl necklace worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
1960s Lizzie Taylor – (insert other Married Name)
The pearl necklace worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys
My favourite is the 1920s: Long strings of pearls in 1924.
Love this era, so beautiful!
long strings of pearls in 1924… so elegant
Jackie Kennedy’s Single Strand of pearls. Beautifully simple and will always make an outfit stand out.
It has to be that iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s
Marilyn Monroe Wearing lots of pearls
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the look i love
Jackie Kennedy wearing 3 strands of pearls-IT’S STUNNING.
So many fabulous looks but the one that draws me in is the pearl necklace overload shown on the 1960s Vogue cover.
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars
Amazingly beautiful!
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
coco chanel’s is gorgeous
Stacked pearl bracelets in the 1950s – simple but stunning and look great with black pullovers
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars — A very classy and subtle statement.
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Thanks Trudi – got it!
Jackie Kennedy wearing pearls on her wedding day x
I like Audrey’s pearl earrings.
Definately Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars, what a look!
Audrey Heburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys, iconic image and classic movie
Audrey Hepburn with the pearl earrings at the Oscars
the 1950′s look is my fave!
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s
Audrey Hepburn wearing the necklace . Style icon.
Jackie Kennedy on her wedding day – classy and iconic!
That iconic pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
Jackie Kennedy’s style is my favourite.
I do think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a true style icon but my fave look and era has to be the 60′s single string of pearls. Everything else about the 60′s was overblown and overstated so this simple look just brings it all back to basics
(Fab first giveaway by the way!)
It has to be Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings. So chic!
The Rita Hayworth advert for cultured pearls, she looks stunning
The necklace from Breakfast at Tiffanys
marilyn monroe
1960s: Liz Taylor with her pearl necklaces
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940′s, and nothing else but white high heels – super sexy.
Jackie Kennedy wearing pearls on her wedding day
Audrey Hepburn the ultimate style icon for me you style grace and humaity was matched in her personal life as well
1940s: Rita Hayworth in an advert for cultured pearls. So classy & elegant x
Louise Brooks definitely. I just love the idea of teaming the primness of pears with the audacity of the flapper style. At the time I imagine it was quite the statement!
it has to be Anne Miller from the 1940s
Ann Miller wearing 3 strands of pearls. Fantastic image, very beautiful and elegant
rows of pearls in the 1950s
I love the stacked braelet. Love the site.
liz taylor 1960s
Multiple seed pearl necklaces in the 1940s, looks stunning
Liz Taylor, definitely! the pearls against her dark eyes provide such a contrast and give her a beautiful exotic look yet still maintaining elegance and class. Pearls encapsulate everything she is and give her, in the image, a stunning smouldering look. Absolutely beautiful! Love it.
I like Audrey Hepburn’s earrings for the 1953 Oscars. They are as dainty and beautiful as she was!
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl earrings at the 1953 Oscars. A beautiful elegant woman who knew that style comes from simplicity and understatement.
I love the 20′s vintage – im always searching out vintage items from charity shops or going for vintage looks from ebay…so elegant, classy and stylish
Love anything with pearls! Im known for always wearing them! I love the Jackie Kennedy 3 string! Very elegant and timeless! xoxo
Has to be Audrey Hepburn, classic.
Jackie Kennedy on here wedding day I wore pearls on my wedding day
Liz Taylor 60s pearl look very beautiful and classy
a single starnd of pearls int he 60s
Has to be Marilyn Monroe for me xx
anne millers set of 3 pearls- love it
The Pearl necklace overload is fantastic!
Audrey Hepburn wearing pearl and diamond earrings
from Sue Lynskey
I love the stacked pearl bracelets from the 50s
Coco Chanel, wearing lots of cultured Pearl necklaces…My mothers name is Pearl and she always wears Pearl jewellery, her mother (my nanna) was named Margaret, which means Pearl! Needless to say I adore them and picking just one from the above was hard! x
Iconic necklace in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
A single strand of pearls in the 1960s… less is more, ladies!!!
Audrey Hepburn’s iconic parl necklace in Breakfast at Tiffanys – so stunning!
We’re delighted to announce the winner of the beautiful Fiorelli pearl necklace is Jo Orr – congratulations Jo! Please contact us and let us have your address to send the prize to!
Thanks to everyone who entered – if you didn’t get lucky this time, why not try entering this week’s competition for your chance to win a pair of vintage 1970s earrings?