Pearls were popular in the 1920s, especially in silent cinema costumes.  Many of the costumes in these photos were designed by Natacha Rambova, wife of Rudolph Valentino.

Rudolph Valentino in Pearls from The Young Rajah.

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Gloria Swanson using what it seems to be a Monkey fur coat...Wow...


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