We have been going deep into boutiques all over the world to find the best microcrystalline calcium carbonate. It seems that jewelers have been busy rethinking pearls, and the result is modern (and usually affordable)
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Pearl jewellery by Anita Berisha
In the past ten years, many new and old jewelers have been attracted by the possibility of pearls, removing them from the traditional homes of fine jewelry and reinventing them for a new generation. Now, driven by the undercurrent of sustainable development and rebellious mood, these more affordable and interesting works are more timely than ever. Drilling or recycling, every imperfection is worth celebrating, and today's pearl jewelry captures the disrespectful mood of the post-pandemic world.
Sandra Alexandra produces her works in her studio in London, and her fascination with natural materials such as cultured pearls or illuminated glass takes a fun and relaxing form. In the Froot Loop and Pearl necklace, glass beads made by Barcelona craftsmen and freshwater pearls complement each other, highlighting contemporary trends.
Sustainable jewelry brand Pyrrah combines freshwater pearls with amulets to create modern pieces inspired by the Victorian period. Symbols cast with wax prints add sentimentality to the warm atheism of pearls.
We like the traditional codes embedded in classic pearl earrings, but when they are intertwined with modern reference elements, they take on a whole new meaning. Deborah Blyth (Deborah Blyth) is good at bringing fluid sexiness to textured gold, which seems lifelike in her hands-when paired with the gorgeous asymmetric silhouette of white baroque pearls, tradition is completely rethinked. Pearl ear studs, oversized and made of gold, are a new classic in your collection.
Rachel Quinn combines the influence of surrealism with playful patterns to create jewelry that is pleasant to wear. These small Stormy Day earrings tease the hand-carved mother-of-pearl into clouds, and the white topaz rains as an ornament that will keep you smiling regardless of the weather.
The Vermeer Studio in Australia uses beautiful materials including smoked quartz, jade, lapis lazuli and orange calcite to create simple, sustainable works. In this pair of simple earrings, a freshwater pearl absorbs the warmth of a rich tiger eye-hanging from an elegant gold thread, bringing an alluring earthy flavor to the natural milky white of the pearl.
Hannah Martin usually subverts traditional jewelry specifications and presents high-end jewelry in another way-when transformed into pearls, it gives them an advantage for their warm glow. Here, Tahitian black pearls are embellished with rose gold, creating earrings that are both exquisite and destructive.
Mikimoto's M Code series incorporates a more modern silhouette into pearl jewelry, which is fresh and interesting. Its new members string Akoya cultured pearls on gold or platinum chains to make chic necklaces, bracelets and earrings, once and for all, eliminating the occasional dull reputation of pearls.
In the past ten years, Freya Rose has always incorporated pearls into her shoe designs, and now has launched a jewelry collection that utilizes the same technology. The 19 pairs of earrings that make up the new collection include exquisite seed pearls, mother-of-pearl and freshwater pearls in warm tones. These hand-carved mother-of-pearl rose gold hoop earrings are our selection of pearl jewellery, both complex and modern. freyarose.com
Natasha Ghosn is inspired by a series of Mexican handicrafts that are cut out with playful silhouettes. Bold colored gemstones and imperfect shapes may be her business card, but here, the pink hue of dangling pearls brings warmth to a pair of naughty earrings.
Comme des Garçons and Mikimoto launched their second subversive and elegant pearl jewelry collection. The second series consists of seven styles by Rei Kawakubo. He used 925 sterling silver fangs, ear studs and safety pins to add color to the white Akoya Mikimoto pearls. This is a re-production of last year's work, combining tradition, creativity and handicrafts, and injecting new vitality into classic works.
Mariko Tsuchiyama makes her modern high jewellery by the sea in Brighton, England. Inspired by organic textures-shells, seeds, stems-Tushan celebrates the smooth touch of pearls by keeping design elements to a minimum. The pink hue of this freshwater pearl hangs on a thin 18-carat gold wire rod and is the protagonist here.
Wilfredo Rosado has just recovered from the excitement of the inauguration, and Kamala Harris is wearing his elegant pearl necklace. Her taste is very good-Rosado's pearl design adds a chic flavor to traditional items, for example, this pearl brooch adds a touch of playfulness to classic models. "For my Hello brooch, I want to design a luxurious version of traditional brand stickers," he said. 'Considering that my method features Australian South Sea pearls, black and white diamonds and 18K white gold, it has an inherent cheeky. The curvature of the pin adds an extra playful element.
State Property uses Anaphora necklaces to incorporate functionality into its design. Each link acts as a buckle and is very simple to wear. Pearls dot the gold chain, bringing softness to this classic chain necklace.
The new collection of Danish jewelry brand Anni Lu is exactly what it takes to add luster to the dark days of January. In Wave Dancer, golden details and collision outlines add an interesting disrespect to the pearl. Here, mismatched beads can be integrated into the 2021 trend effortlessly.
Nancy Newberg handmade her jewelry in Los Angeles, injecting surprising design elements into her work, bringing a fresh and modern effect. Here, rows of traditional pearls form a perfect and imperfect rainbow color, which is warmer when juxtaposed with a dark diamond ring.
When pearl earrings are worn in a new way, they will be far away from the old traditional reputation of the past. The Pearl Crescendo earrings by Katkim, a high-end jeweler from Los Angeles, are a chic example-designed to bend around the earlobe, floating pearls inlaid with diamonds seem to rest on the chin line, in a cool interpretation of the trend.
"Pearls are such exquisite accessories, we want to be able to blend them in a unisex way, whether it's formal or casual, and durable," said the duo behind the Los Angeles-based Polite Worldwide, the designer Christian Azzinaro and entrepreneur Tavia Azzinaro. The two combined their fashion experience and the promotion of socially responsible companies to launch clothing, accessories and jewelry brands with a circular economy as the core. They said: “We are inspired by the wealth of nature, the treasures represented by the natural world, and pearls provide protection and positive meaning for the wearer.” They purchase small amounts of pearls from ethical and traceable sources to make necklaces, wallets Chain and charm braces. "Our pearls are knotted by hand because traditional pearls are assembled in Japan. This technique is retained to bring the quality of craftsmanship and shape." Tilly McAllister-Smith
London-based jeweler and goldsmith Jessie Thomas combines pearls with textured gold and gorgeous gemstones to show the rosy warmth of pearls. Here, five round pearls are inlaid in a contemporary golden chain link, bringing a precious update to the classic chain.
Maviada's diamond drop earrings can be worn in three ways to breathe new life into mother-of-pearl. The diamond hoops can be completely removed for a more low-key beauty, and the mother-of-pearl pieces are flipped-milky white pearls on one side, darker brown and cream on the other side.
The capsule collection designed by Sophie Bille Brahe for Net-a-Porter is inspired by the modernist Dutch painter Piet Mondarin. His soft rose hue and angular contours are reflected in square freshwater baroque pearls. The collection consists of five pairs of earrings and a pendant, ranging from long pieces to elegant drop-shaped pearl pendants. The inherent irregularity of Baroque pearls becomes a chic statement in itself, celebrated in white and the lightest pink.
Anita Berisha’s pearl jewelry may use classic symbols as a starting point—she has referenced flowers, simple shapes, and bold architectural lines in the past—but by adding surprising elements to the composition, her work will never be outdated . Whether it is paired with glass gemstones or similar to spherical grape clusters, jewelry is always full of playfulness. The historical inspiration behind these Victorian pearl earrings is obvious, but their unique mismatches and popular colors ensure that they are completely modern.
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Thai-Swiss designer Pacharee-Sophie Rogers mainly uses baroque pearls and keshi pearls, and frame their raw edges with gilding to obtain an easy-to-wear effect. This pair of pearls in a birch shape celebrates its curved silhouette and blends into the hoop trend with carved gold.
Motley's collaboration with jeweler Frances Wadsworth Jones completely subverted the traditional concept of fine pearl jewelry by drilling for sustainable-sourced freshwater pearls. The silver or golden silver screws seem to pass through the pearl directly, and are of good quality, but with slight irregularities. "The screw is a clever illusion," Motley explained. 'Pearls are drill strings of pearls-each part of the screw is made and cast with a drill bit, and then this part is assembled with the pearl. Interestingly, the challenge is more about the accuracy of the screw itself-to make the ridge line sharp, consistent and clean when bent, our manufacturer has made several attempts.
The rebellious nature of these works shows the times: "In the world pandemic, climate change, leaders we cannot trust, and so many'givens' that serve only a few people, we need to be as rebellious as possible, even if it is one For earrings," Jones added. 'Combining classic conservative and feminine things (such as pearls) with a piece of hardware is a way to playfully challenge those gender stereotypes and reflect more complexity. I like to create a narrative in my design, and now it seems a disrespectful gesture to twist a pearl.
The British jewelry brand Olivia & Pearl emphasizes the use of only artificial cultured pearls-humans intervene in the pearling process by implanting the original pearl core into a mollusk, rather than letting it go. British jewelry brand Olivia & Pearl can provide pearl jewelry that is modern and affordable . The new Keshi series celebrates the irregularity and imperfection of a single pearl, combining asymmetrical contours into necklaces, or matching larger uneven pearls as earrings. In the subtle undertones of pink and blue, the final result shimmers in an irregular rainbow.
Artist Presley Oldham purchases freshwater pearls from flea markets in Los Angeles and New York, and purposefully opposes fast fashion, creating new works from old works. Oldham said: "I accepted their natural irregularities in the pearls." "I had to give up any perfect ideas, and learned to use my materials instead of forcing anything. Every pearl is related to the next. One is slightly different, these changes greatly affect the design and have their own beauty.
During the pandemic, Oldham focused on sourcing all materials locally: “All the 925 sterling silver threads I use are made and sourced in Albuquerque, and most of the pearls come from small shops in Santa Fe, or I From my first collection. I try to work with my environment, and then let the materials inspire me to create from there. The result is fascinating, adding an original edge to the filtered beauty of the pearl.
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