{"id":8261,"date":"2021-01-05T15:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/?p=8261"},"modified":"2021-06-14T10:57:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T08:57:52","slug":"nacre-pearls-ans-its-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/nacre-pearls-ans-its-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Nacre pearls and their secrets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comment les hu\u00eetres forment-elles des perles ?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XuHYd-0YDig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Find out everything you need to know about pearl formation by watching Brut&#8217;s video.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Approaching the universe of pearls from a strictly scientific point of view is not that glamorous. Nacre (pearl layer) is &#8220;<em>the inner iridescent layer of molluscan shells, which is composed of alternating layers of aragonite platelet and organic materials film<\/em>&#8220;. Though precise, this definition says nothing of the beauty and poetry of these small nacre pearls, with their iridescent reflections, multiple shades and delicate shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The pearl, at the heart of civilizations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for millennia, pearls have fascinated many civilizations throughout  History and the entire world and were used as jewellery, ornaments, talismans and even as a trading currency. Since it takes years for a pearl to form inside a shellfish, it unsurprisingly became a symbol of passing time and has nowadays given its name to the anniversary for 30 years of marriage (pearl anniversary). Which makes it a beautiful and obvious gift choice to celebrate the event and reinforce the union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/peregrine.jpg\" alt=\"La c\u00e9l\u00e8bre perle Peregrina\" class=\"wp-image-1000009313\" \/><figcaption><em>La Peregrina has not lost any of its splendour even after five centuries \u2013 \u00a9 l\u2019Atelier Joaillerie.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s impossible not to mention the Peregrina pearl, owned by several of the greatest monarchs (such as Marie Tudor, Queen of England, but also Napoleon I and Napoleon III). And it kept on being passed on up to Liz Taylor, whose husband Richard Burton gifted her the pearl\u2026 which was then gnawed on by her dog. Thankfully saved from the puppy\u2019s maw, it was then auctioned at Christie\u2019s in 2011 for 11.8 million dollars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/liztaylor.jpg\" alt=\"L'actrice Elizabeth Taylor et son collier serti de la perle Peregrina\" class=\"wp-image-1000009317\" \/><figcaption><em>The fabulous Elizabeth Taylor sumptuously wearing the famous La Peregrina pearl \u2013 \u00a9 l\u2019Atelier Joaillerie.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultured pearls, natural pearls or imitation pearls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Said to be the tears of joy shed by Aphrodite, pearls were very important in the Greco-Roman world. During the Roman Empire, wealthy citizens used to offer one every year to their daughters so they could have a complete necklace when they reached adulthood. While the were natural and rare some millennia ago, pearls have become quite common, thanks to the progress of pearl culture but also of the chemical industry. So much so that they now must be classified into different categories. So what kind of pearl are we talking about? Because many marbles can bear the name, but few truly possess the qualitative and aesthetic value. Let\u2019s clarify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"La naissance de la perle de culture de Tahiti\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V1V9hmnfYiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>The origin of the Tahitian cultured pearl \u2013 Video: Board of marine resources (French Polynesia)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between a natural and a cultured pearl is a surgical operation performed inside the mollusc. When the oyster produces a pearl on its own, it is called a \u201cnatural\u201d one. But, when a \u201cnucleus\u201d is manually put inside the oyster before being transformed into a pearl, the pearl is \u201ccultured\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First attempts at pearl culture occurred quite early in History. However it is only at the end of the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century, especially with Japanese entrepreneur Mikimoto Kokichi, that pearl culture became a real technique and began to really develop. He is the one who democratized the technique of placing a graft inside the oyster and enabled the first mass pearl harvests \u2013 in an equal quantity than natural pearls. As a matter of fact, cultured pearls were for a long time depreciated compared to natural pearls, which were deemed finer and more precious. However, logic took over: even in the case of cultured pearls, everything depends on the pearl oyster! Indeed, the man-made graft is not always successful, and losses are frequent. Cultured pearls have therefore earned their title of (quasi) natural marvels and they ornate beautiful necklaces composed of many iridescent marbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Greffe d&#039;huitres perlieres\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a4DVmqYPqbs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>This specialized skilled worker grafts the delicate nucleus inside the pearl oyster.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides these two main kinds of pearls, there are \u201cimitation\u201d pearls. These can be found anywhere and everywhere. The most renowned are Majorica pearls or Shell pearls. They are factory-made, using shell powder and different coatings. They do not faithfully represent of pearls, with their perfect roundness and striking shine. Only chemistry can achieve such a feat. Cultured pearls are much more natural and much less regular\u2026 But so much more beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The big pearl families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tahiti, Australia, Akoya, China\u2026 All these names evoking wonderful and exotic countries also produce pearls \u2013 sometimes of an incredible quality. Colour, size, shape and prestige differentiate pearls from one another even if all are incontestably wonders of nature that can be turned into jewellery of unmatched beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Australian pearls<\/strong> are often the rarest and most expensive among cultured pearls. Recognizable by their dense nacre and large diameter, they generally sport a silvered white shade with some pink hues. Their irregular shape \u2013 that could be compared to gold nuggets \u2013 is what  makes them charming once they are inserted into rings, pendants, brooches or earrings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/perleaustralie.jpg\" alt=\"Les couleurs blanches et roses dor\u00e9es des perles d'Australie\" class=\"wp-image-1000009301\" \/><figcaption><em>Among the rarest and most expensive, Australian pearls are recognizable by their white or sometimes golden shade.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tahitian pearls <\/strong>are renowned for their light grey or steel shade, and emerald, bronze or cream hues\u2026 But the black ones are the most emblematic, as they are behind the reputation of these small Polynesian wonders. They are the only naturally dark pearls, and their introduction on the market was a true revolution in the world of pearl culture. Round but with a slightly irregular diameter, AAA and AA+ pearls are generally put together (see the scale system described further down), to create exceptional strings of pearls at affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/perle2.jpg\" alt=\"La teinte gris acier des perles de Tahiti\" class=\"wp-image-1000009302\" \/><figcaption><em>The steel grey shade with iridescent tones is typical of Tahitian pearls and explains their success.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Akoya pearls<\/strong>, mainly produced in Japan, are the most classic and famous pearls. Thanks to their round appearance and their almost unvarying sizes, they are often sold as strings of pearls. The most beautiful pearls of the Akoya family, flaunting a splendid shine, a near-perfect roundness and soft texture, are called <em>\u201chanadama\u201d<\/em>. To confirm their quality, an official certificate from the Pearl Science Laboratory in Tokyo is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/perleakoya.jpg\" alt=\"La puret\u00e9 des perles d'Akoya\" class=\"wp-image-1000009305\" \/><figcaption><em>With its near-perfect roundness, the Akoya variety is often sold as strings of pearls.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>China pearls<\/strong>, also called freshwater pearls, are widely produced, seeing as they have better conditions than saltwater ones (water is calmer in lakes so infrastructures cost less), which explain their lower price. Quite resistant, they are perfect to be worn daily and their appearance, while it can vary, generally remains of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pearls, guardians of Nature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike numerous other stones, gems and precious materials used in jewellery and timepieces, pearls and their culture have no negative impact on the environment. As you must know, extracting stones and metals comes with drilling, mining, toxic products and sometimes deforestation. But pearl culture is a respectful production that only demands limited human intervention and patience to give jewellers astonishing specimens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/elevage.jpg\" alt=\"Les feermes perli\u00e8res en plein coeur des oc\u00e9ans\" class=\"wp-image-1000009404\" \/><figcaption><em>Specialized divers take care of their pearl farms built in crystal waters.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pearls need a healthy environment to develop. Polluted waters would be detrimental to the culture of these small spheres. The very slow process of pearl formation (between 2 and 3 years for a medium size and up to 5 years for a bigger calibre) cannot be hastened by man intervention: patience is always rewarded. However, skills are also required: pearls sorting must be done by hand, to assess their quality. A machine, while it can calculate the roundness of a pearl, will never be able to see or estimate the differences between shades and surfaces. Which is why a local qualified workforce, with technical and precise know-how, is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pearls classification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspection and identification of pearls are a significant part of pearl culture. These underwater jewels have great value and must be carefully examined before being commercialized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/perle1.jpg\" alt=\"Le triage des perles de culture\" class=\"wp-image-1000009323\" \/><figcaption><em>Round, near-round, button, drop, oval, pear, baroque or circled pearls are sorted according to their shapes and duly examined before being commercialized.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two systems are used to grade pearls: the A-D scale (or Tahitian system) and the AAA-A grading system developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Both grade pearls according to their imperfections and their lustre, with the GIA\u2019s being slightly more precise than the other. The A-D system classifies pearls from A (minor imperfections over less than 10% of its surface, very high lustre, the best being called \u201ctop gem\u201d) to D (defects over 60% of its surface, weak lustre). The American system AAA-A details more precisely the percentage of defects: AAA for pearls with a surface between 100% and 95% blemish free, AA+ for 95% to 85%&#8230; Down to B for pearls that cannot be commercialized as gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/perle16.jpg\" alt=\"Les perles baroques et leur forme irr\u00e9guli\u00e8re\" class=\"wp-image-1000009514\" \/><figcaption><em>Irregular in shape, the baroque pearl can be circled when it sports grooves or circles that occurred during its formation \u2013 \u00a9 les Perles de Philippine.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are six main shapes: round, near-round, button, pear, baroque and circled. Perfectly round pearls are the rarest, therefore the most expensive. Circled pearls are characterized by concentric rings running around their circumference. As for baroque pearls, they are famous for having given their name to a literary and artistic European style. From the Portuguese <em>\u201cbarroco\u201d<\/em> meaning \u201cflawed pearl\u201d, their singular appearance is sometimes hidden inside a jewel, others proudly brought to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to take care of pearls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pearls need water and proteins. Never forget that they are a natural product coming from a live being! They actually need to be worn. If they stay inside a safe for too long, deprived of skin contact, they lose their colour, their shine and the nacre can crack\u2026 And these changes are irreversible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comment prendre soin de ses perles fines  ?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-IPi_ALSylc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Natalie Rietsch, founder of <\/em>Les Perles de Philippines<em>, teaches us how to take care of pearls.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid any disappointment, they must be taken care of with simple but efficient movements. Very sensitive to cosmetics, pearls must not be sprayed with perfume or touch any make-up product. It is therefore recommended to put them on last. To clean them, a small tissue slightly humidified with clear water without any chemicals is quite enough. You can also put a drop of olive oil on the pearls and polish them with a soft fabric to give them a shine. Ideally, you should entrust them to a specialized jeweller who will know how to restore these jewels&#8217; beauty. When they are not worn, it is advised to store them in a cloth or a jewellery pouch: safe from any contact with abrasive materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mikimoto and pearl culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about these nacre jewels, let&#8217;s take a look at Mikimoto, true \u201cpearl in the pearl world\u201d. Located Place Vend\u00f4me in Paris, the boutique offers collections with multiple inspirations, decorated by pearls of irreproachable quality. Founded in 1893, the Maison\u2019s name comes from Japanese Kokichi Mikimoto, inventor of the Mise-Nishikawa technique which enabled the production of cultured pearls. Respecting ancestral tradition \u2013 first drafts are always realized with Japanese ink brushes \u2013 and committed to an ethical and responsible pearl culture, Mikimoto provides a wide range of eclectic jewellery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose pearl necklaces which shapes and sizes easily adapt to any outfit: the Choker (40\u00a0cm) for an evening out, the casual \u201cMatin\u00e9e\u201d, the Opera (80\u00a0cm) for formal evenings or even the Rope, with its astonishing 120\u00a0cm-length\u2026 Or you can fall for the High Jewellery Mikimoto collections, which are real gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mikimoto9.jpg\" alt=\"La broche de la collection &quot;Jardin Myst\u00e9rieux&quot; de Mikimoto\" class=\"wp-image-1000009294\" \/><figcaption><em>The hypnotic shapes and shimmering colours of the collection \u201cJardin Myst\u00e9rieux\u201d create a world of blooming flowers and intricate ironwork, as in this extremely delicate brooch.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These collections comprise the sumptuous \u201cJardin Myst\u00e9rieux\u201d jewels, with a brooch representing the gate to an enchanting place, bursting with life and beauty, embellished by four natural pearls. But also the new collection \u201cFeather\u201d, featuring diamond and white gold brooch topped by pearls, as delicate as a real feather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mikimoto8.jpg\" alt=\"La broche de la collection &quot;Feather&quot; de Mikimoto\" class=\"wp-image-1000009337\" \/><figcaption><em>Feather collection \u2013 White gold, white South Sea cultured pearl, Akoya cultured pearl and diamonds brooch.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth mentioning: the \u201cJeux de Rubans\u201d and \u201cLes P\u00e9tales Place Vend\u00f4me\u201d collections, wonderfully sublimating the Mikimoto pearls with their curves and colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MIKIMOTO \u2013 Mikimoto Feather Collection\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3xAC1C4r6AY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>Presentation of the Feather collection by the Maison Mikimoto<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, let&#8217;s shortly focus on the Mikimoto x Comme des Gar\u00e7ons collaboration, which is a small revolution in the world of high jewellery. Composed of seven genderless pieces in silver and pearls, it embodies modernity. All kinds of necklaces, mix tradition and avant-garde while pushing the boundaries of gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pearls, at the heart of jewellery watches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great watchmaking houses have also adopted the beauty of pearls to create true jewels. Astounding and intense, in between a talisman and a jewel, these watches represent the remarkable work of master craftspeople who continuously draw inspiration from their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/jaquetdroz1.jpg\" alt=\"L'embl\u00e9matique Lady 8 Petite de la maison Jaquet Droz\" class=\"wp-image-1000009374\" \/><figcaption><em>Akoya pearls embellish the Lady 8 Petite watch by Jaquet Droz.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The chic and bohemian version of the Lady 8 Petite by Jaquet Droz is unforgettable. Faithful to the eight-shaped dial, the house&#8217;s signature design, the shine of Akoya nacre pearls, which reflects on the many diamonds decorating the 25 mm case, adorns the watch. This elegant piece comes with a taupe alligator strap (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jaquet-droz.com\/en\/watches\/lady-8\/lady-8-petite-mother-of-pearl-J014603271\" target=\"_blank\">\u20ac26,\u00a0800<\/a>) or an exceptional red gold bracelet set with 192 diamonds, 9 Akoya pearls and 2 Akoya Mab\u00e9 pearls (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaquet-droz.com\/en\/watches\/lady-8\/lady-8-petite-akoya-J014603170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u20ac64,300<\/a>). Last but not least: the pearl on the upper part of the eight shape is rotating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/chanel2.jpg\" alt=\"La montre Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 Bouton de Chanel\" class=\"wp-image-1000009384\" \/><figcaption><em>The Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 Bouton Perle cuff watch by Chanel hides its dial under a half cultured <em>Australian<\/em><\/em> <em>pearl of 15\u00a0mm diameter.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanel&#8217;s Mademoiselle Priv\u00e9 Bouton watch is dazzling with its 15\u00a0mm diameter, half cultured Australian pearl. Part of the eponymous new collection, it is one of the seven pieces equipped with a bouton pearl. It was a favourite of Madame Chanel who paid a special attention to their patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/women\/haute-joaillerie\/5877-perles-imperiales-high-jewellery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Breguet Perles Imp\u00e9riales High Jewellery<\/a> is a perfect example of the sophisticated setting techniques used by the manufacture\u2019s jewellery masters. A myriad of diamonds adorn the ovoid case of this luminous piece, where an Akoya pearl stands out. Fun fact, the watch is a dashing tribute to the Empress Jos\u00e9phine, wife of Napol\u00e9on Bonaparte, who was a fervent admirer of the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/breguet.jpg\" alt=\"L'\u00e9blouissante Breguet Perles Imp\u00e9riales Haute Joaillerie\" class=\"wp-image-1000009416\" \/><figcaption><em>Inspired by the Empress Jos\u00e9phine, Breguet&#8217;s Perles Imp\u00e9riales High Jewellery watch is decorated by an oval case set with 23 brilliant-cut diamonds and a stunning Akoya pearl.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A selection of artist&#8217;s pearls\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Faberg\u00e9 Pearl Egg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/eggfaberge.jpg\" alt=\"Le Pearl Egg\" class=\"wp-image-1000009542\" \/><figcaption><em>Designed by Faberg\u00e9, this Pearl Egg comprises 139 fine white pearls chosen among the personal collection of the Al-Fardan family.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented at Baselworld in 2015, this unique Pearl Egg was manufactured by Faberg\u00e9 to expand the collection of the Al-Fardan family, one of the world\u2019s most renowned collectors of pearls. The designers of the famous Russian house drew inspiration from the pearl\u2019s origin itself to design this egg: it opens like an oyster (in six sections) to revealing its centre a splendid 12.17 carats grey pearl. More than twenty craftspeople helped to create this work of art comprising 139 fine white pearls and 3,\u00a0305 diamonds. Each pearl was hand-selected from the Al-Fardan family\u2019s collection. This is the first \u201cImperial\u201d egg since the October Revolution, more than 100 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vermeer\u2019s <\/strong><em><strong>Girl with a Pearl Earring<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/jeunefilleperle.jpg\" alt=\"La jeune fille \u00e0 la perle de Vermeer\" class=\"wp-image-1000009394\" \/><figcaption><em>Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer (Oil on canvas \u2013 44.5 cm\u00a0x\u00a039.00 cm) \u2013 c.1665.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Johannes Vermeer, Dutch painter from the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century, often depicted pearls on his canvas. But his most renowned works \u2013 and maybe the most renowned work in the history of art \u2013 is the painting rightly titled <em>Girl with a Pearl Earring<\/em>. Kept in the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague (Netherlands), it depicts a young girl in three quarters view, face turned towards the spectator. She wears a stunning blue oriental turban and a pearl shines on her ear. Nicknamed \u201cthe Mona Lisa of the North\u201d, this young girl completely embodies  the art and mastery of the painter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikimoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.mikimoto.fr<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaquet-droz.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.jaquet-droz.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/fr\/?param=value&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA-_L9BRBQEiwA-bm5fiiVbyMEdfr575fcZL_Ul9AXt5HJk1wsUaTXG_uejHBf1beV_rpERRoCpOgQAvD_BwE\">www.chanel.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breguet.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.breguet.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since their discovery in the heart of oceans, pearls have fascinated creators, jewellers and watchmakers alike. Turned into jewellery in artisans&#8217; workshops, these small natural marbles need years to be fully formed  and all the rage today. 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