A rich cashmere sweater, a buttery leather pencil skirt, a pair of expertly cut trousers… some pieces of fashion iconography are in a league all of their own. Timeless, elegant, and incredibly versatile, items of such ilk are designed to transcend the seasons and to be loved and worn for a lifetime. But what of fine jewellery? Diamonds are forever, this we know, but there’s another precious gem that rivals sparkly stones with its everlasting appeal.
The oldest known gem, pearls are synonymous with classic style. Before the introduction of high-end cultured pearls—those created by experts under meticulous conditions—the pearl was considered rarer than the diamond, making it all the more covetable. And in fashion circles, they’re perhaps even more adored than glitzy rocks.
Audrey Hepburn wore them by way of a layered choker in her iconic role of Holly Golightly, while Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel piled stings atop one another to create a look all her own. Princess Diana frequently adorned her ears with pearl drop earrings, while Marilyn Monroe nibbled gently on a strand in one of her most famous photoshoots. Today, pearls are an integral part of the enviable A-list uniform, with everyone from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Harry Styles showcasing them in a myriad of directional ways.
Much like the clothing counterparts we’ve already listed, there’s a power in the pearl’s understatedness. It doesn’t need to twinkle to catch your attention—it quietly commands it. And this is precisely what we found when we saw the latest collection from Olivia & Pearl.
Born to reinvent the pearl and redefine what it means to wear pearls today, Olivia & Pearl’s beautiful and sustainably made pieces are inspired by women who break the rules, sartorially or otherwise. using only the highest quality pearls, and set in gold and silver, this is jewellery you’ll love and treasure for a lifetime. And seeing as it’s June, which just so happens to be the month of the pearl, we couldn’t think of a better time to introduce you to the brand and its impressive array of pearl-adorned jewellery.
Although Olivia & Pearl has several collections to choose from, our favourite is its Once Upon a Pearl edit. Just like you, every pearl is different and tells its own unique story, and at Olivia & Pearl, you’re encouraged to write your own stylish narrative. From classic chains to pretty charms, which you can use to customise your creations, pieces from its Once Upon a Pearl collection are versatile and can be worn in countless ways. Make like a true fashion insider and create a curated-ear look using Olivia & Pearl’s huggies, studs, and hoops, or try layering pearl necklaces to create a standout stack to elevate your basic tops and shirts. The options are truly endless.
Olivia & Pearl is passionate about marine conservation and has recently committed to donating 2% of all its sales to the Barbados Sea Turtle Project, which protects endangered sea turtles by tracking and preserving turtle nesting sites across the idyllic beaches of Barbados. So when you shop with Olivia & Pearl, you can do so knowing that you’ll get something beautiful for yourself, and in return, you’ll be doing something good for the planet, too.
Whether you prefer our pearls baroque or round, natural or cultured, placed on chunky links or delicate chains, we guarantee Olivia & Pearl has a piece to suit you. Scroll below to see our edit of the best Olivia & Pearl jewellery, and start planning your outfits around your favourite pieces accordingly.
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