LUXURIOUS LUSTER
BY CYNTHIA UNNINAYAR
pearls POPULAR, PRIZED, AND PRECIOUS
P earls have long been a symbol of elegance and refinement. In the past, fashion icons such as Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O were rarely photographed without their pearl necklaces. Today, pearls continue to fascinate, whether seen on Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Sarah Jessica Parker, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, or Gigi Hadid and Dua Lipa. The most popular way of wearing pearls remains the traditional strand, long or short. Yet pearls also come in a range of colors, sizes, and shapes, and have become an integral part of original and varied designs, whether classical, edgy, or contemporary. One of the fastest rising trends is to combine pearls and gemstones, creating new looks and new ways to wear them. They are often a featured element in cocktail rings, forming the center of a beautiful flower or in a circle of colorful gems. Another popular trend
in pearl fashion jewelry is the use of baroque pearls. Their unusual and free-form shapes lend themselves to a wide array of designs in brooches, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Designers also pair pearls with leather, rubber, and other non-traditional jewelry materials for today’s contemporary look. Clusters of pearls create volume and color in all types of jewelry. Even traditional strands can be dressed up or down, knotted, worn as a belt, or even combined with blackened metals for a vintage aesthetic. The possibilities are endless, depending only on the imagination of the designer.
Earrings from the M Code collection by Mikimoto.
Bracelet from the M Code collection by Mikimoto.
Mikimoto 18K cultured pearl drop earrings with diamonds.
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