Pearls are timelessly beautiful. But as classy as a string of pearls can make you feel, it can also feel a little bit like you're playing dress-up. Which is why we're in love with these eight completely refreshing and modern ways to wear pearls. Last year, Chanel debuted chunky pearl chokers at New York Fashion Week, and we instantly fell in love with this new take on a classic. Since then, funky shapes and new uses for pearls as accessories have grown tenfold, and red-carpet stars and street-style bloggers alike are wearing the trend in ways that suit their personal styles. Here are eight ways to wear pearls in modern fashion.

Pearls are in. Ear cuffs are in. Why not combine the trends into one eye-catching accessory? Rashida Jones' pearl ear cuffs at the Golden Globes landed her on several best dressed lists, including ours. We love that she doubles up by wearing an Ana Khouri cuff on each ear.

Annabelle Fleur flaunts gorgeous jewelry on her blog Viva Luxury, but we're particularly fond of these this layered jewelry combination. Her J.Crew gold and pearl bracelets and Gold Philosophy layered pearl ring are thin and delicate but make a bold statement together.

The open design of these pearl rings is eye-catching, especially paired with a strikingly different texture: leather. Tina of Where Can I Find The ... style blog wears designs from Maria Stern.

It could be said that Chanel's spring/summer 2014 runway show started the pearl revival. The design of this pearl choker has been copied a hundred times over.