Fierce New Ways to Wear an Old Classic

These aren’t your grandmother’s pearls. Thanks to luminous new shapes from Reliquia, By Charlotte and Luv Aj, a much-loved accessory is getting a fierce update. Given an oysters natural protective mechanism is to create a pearl, then it’s about time this stone was worn with a bit of grit.

Imperfect organic shapes are flaunted when worn dangling from the ear or with confidence across the chest. Since the stone is an ancient symbol of femininity (Cleopatra is said to have drank hers), refresh an otherwise tough girl look, like blue jeans and slouchy work trousers, with the joy of pearl jewellery.