Musings: Pearls, Incandescence, Lustre

Henri D'Ursel's surrealist "La perle" (1929)

Delicate lustre. Oyster. Baroque opulence.

This week we shared an edit of new pieces on our website that incorporate Baroque Japanese pearls ; we also launched Akoya, a new opalescent polish with a pearly translucence. Below, a nod to layered pearl-as-mood, and the references on our mind to accompany.

Lucite Lamp with Brass Shade by Karl Springer

Carved chalcedony ring with pearl designed by Suzanne Belperron; chalcedony, a microcrystalline type of quartz, was one of Belperron's favorite materials to work with

Roman glass perfume bottle, 1st century A.D.

Henri D'Ursel's surrealist "La perle" (1929)

Satin Suite, Source Unknown

Photo by Adrianna Glaviano