Coco Chanel draped herself in her signature pearl strands for a reason: they have a decidedly elegant and timeless aesthetic. With all the ways that pearls have been adapted into the spring collections--Thom Browne's reworking of this gem had us take a second look--we're ready to jump on the bandwagon. The pearl's shedding its prissy pedigree and taking on a cool edge, adorning everything from ladylike dresses (Emily Blunt) to rock 'n' roll blazers (Gwen Stefani). Click through our slideshow to get inspired by runway looks and stylish celebs, then shop the best pearl-encrusted pieces now.

Brooch iPhone Case ($28)

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Pearl Embellished Bralet ($76)

Regal Multi Strand Necklace ($672)

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La Soie Bracelet ($50)

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Pearlized Tassel Necklace ($58)

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Destroyed Denim Jacket ($398)

Bria Embellished-Collar Wool Cardigan ($395)

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New Romantics Material Girl Lattice Dress ($500)

Impromptu Bracelet ($170)

Pinged Pearl Clip ($24)

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Hot Pants in Pearls ($80) in Black

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Pearl Cat-Eye Sunglasses ($21)

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Embellished-Collar Jersey Sweater ($395)

Pearl Beaded Shorts ($48)

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Side Seam T-Shirt with Pearl Droplet Embellishments ($295)

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Fragment Pearl Drop Earrings ($78)

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Hand Beaded Short-Sleeve Pullover ($335)

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