Instead of the long strings of the past, today's pearls are fresh and modern, appearing in designs like hoop earrings. And it's not just the styles where pearls are being worn differently.

$22 Buy on madewell.com While dangling earrings are generally regarded as statement pieces, these delicate hanging earrings ... I’ve been all about pearls since my baby’s birth in June ...

I'm glad to say these earrings and I are in a happy, mostly monogamous relationship. Here are 3 reasons why I love Mejuri's Bold Pearl Hoops. They feel more interesting than plain hoops and really ...