The theme of our summer 2021 photo shoot is the pearl, the ultimate symbol of elegance and timeless style. The pearl is the only precious stone created by a living organism and is often referred to as the "treasure of the sea". In the past it was mainly paired with evening looks, adding a sense of formality to the style, while today it is also an option for more casual everyday looks. The pearl is also considered one of this summer's trends!
How are pearls created?
When an oyster opens its shell, a parasite, such as a pebble or a grain of sand, may enter along with its food. The oyster, in an attempt to neutralise it, surrounds the 'invader' with layers of pearl-forming material, forming a pearl around it. Natural pearls are very, very rare and that is why fine jewellery makers use only naturally cultured pearls. The process is the same, it is just that man interferes with the process by placing the foreign body in the oyster. The shape of the pearl depends on the shape of the foreign body, while its colour is determined by various other factors such as the variety of shell and the temperature of the water in which it is grown.
Coco Chanel and the pearls
"With a black sweater and ten rows of pearls, she stirred up fashion," Dior will say of Coco Chanel. The pioneering designer who "liberated" women by making trousers and comfortable dressing fashionable, she always chose pearls for jewellery. She usually combined several rows of pearls with each of her outfits. The style that established her, black sweater, trousers and rows of pearls around the neck could still be a very elegant choice today.
"If you're in doubt about your look, add a lot of pearls to it" is one of her style tips that have defined fashion trends to a very large extent.
Coco Chanel wearing pearls
Pearls: Stylistic tips and suggestions
Do you have a pearl jewel that your mother gave you, and you're wondering how to combine it with your outfit? Do you want to buy pearl jewellery, but don't know which one is right for your style? Maybe it's time to experiment and upgrade every look you have, chick, casual or dressy. A great trendy option could be a choker or a delicate necklace with a single pearl. It can accompany a casual, simple look, completing your look with elegance.
Maritima Pearls necklace with baroque cut pearl
The small pearl earrings can be worn either alone or with other small earrings, giving your outfit a very fresh mood.
Maritima Pearls earrings in 18K white gold and pearls
For your evening appearances you can choose statement earrings with pearls giving a unique and modern character to your look.
Earrings with pearls from the Art Decò collection by Utopia
Similarly, you can choose a necklace with large pearls that you could combine with a more simple and "quiet" black dress.
Necklace with pearls by UTOPIA Jewellery
Layer with thin rows of pearls, which can also be combined with a subtle pearl bracelet and worn over a sweater.
Necklace with pearls by UTOPIA Jewellery
The pearl ring is a very sophisticated choice that will add femininity and a romantic mood to your look. It can be combined with other rings, without ever looking overdone even for minimalist lovers.
Rings with pearls by UTOPIA Jewellery
Visit our e-shop and see our pearl jewellery collections:
- UTOPIA Jewellery
- Maritima pearls
Here are some useful tips to keep your pearls in good condition.