Gleaming gems

For centuries, pearls have captivated us with their pleasing hues, unique shapes, and alluring sheen. Here,, a wave of lavish jewellery designs – from necklaces and ear clips to rings and cuffs – highlights the gems’ enduring mystique and lays bare their modern appeal.

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Lugano Diamonds Akoya-pearl necklace featuring a white-gold snake with tsavorites, diamonds, and spinels

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Mizuki freshwater-pearl ring with diamonds; Tiffany & Co. Prism rings with cultured South Sea pearls and gemstones; Yvel ring with a yellow Indonesian keshi pearl and diamonds

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Hemmerle earrings with melo pearls and mandarin garnets

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Jewelmer Joaillerie “C’est la vie” cuff with golden South Sea pearls and gemstones; Mish New York tasseled lariat necklace featuring grey Tahitian cultured pearls

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Arunashi keshi-pearl necklace with an emerald-and-diamond pendant; Yvel keshi-pearl earrings with diamonds

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Lotus Arts de Vivre necklace with natural blister pearls, scarab-covered wooden beads, and diamond accents; Assael necklace with baroque Tahitian cultured pearls; Mikimoto ring featuring a golden South Sea cultured pearl and gemstones