Not every pearl needs to be perfectly round to be beautiful.
Some of the pearls I’m most drawn to are the ones with unusual shapes, uneven surfaces and little details that make each one different. That’s what I love about baroque and Keshi pearls. They have a character of their own, and no two are exactly alike.
What makes baroque and Keshi pearls special?
Baroque pearls are known for their irregular shapes. Some are softly rounded, others have flowing curves, unusual contours or bold, sculptural forms. Their individuality makes them fascinating to work with.
Keshi pearls have their own charm. Often flatter, petal-like or beautifully irregular, they can have a lovely lustre that catches the light in different ways. Their shapes can be delicate and understated or striking enough to become the main feature of a piece of jewellery.
For me, these natural variations are not flaws to hide. They are the very things that make these pearls special.
The shapes we choose say something about our style
Have you ever noticed how you can be drawn to one piece of jewellery straight away, while another leaves you completely indifferent?
Perhaps you love the bold curves of a large baroque pearl. Maybe you prefer the delicate, organic shape of a Keshi pearl. Or perhaps it’s the combination of different shapes, textures and colours that catches your eye.
We don’t always choose jewellery because it follows a trend. Sometimes, we simply recognise something we love.
A pearl with an unusual shape can feel more personal than a perfectly uniform one. It gives a piece character and makes it stand out without needing to be flashy.
And that is one of the reasons I love creating jewellery with genuine pearls. Each pearl brings something different to the design, so the finished piece develops its own personality.
There is beauty in being different
I think there is something lovely about choosing something that doesn’t look exactly like everything else.
As women, we spend so much time looking after other people, meeting expectations and trying to keep everything together. Our personal style can become another thing we put aside.
But we don’t have to follow every trend or wear what everyone else is wearing.
Sometimes, choosing a piece of jewellery simply because it speaks to us is a small way of reconnecting with our own taste and personality.
That’s what I want my jewellery to offer: something individual, thoughtfully handmade and beautiful in its own way.
Which pearl shape would you choose?
At Pearl Art Nature, I work with genuine pearls and natural stones, allowing their individual shapes and character to guide my designs.
I’m always fascinated by how differently people respond to the same pearls.
Would you choose a bold, sculptural baroque pearl, a delicate Keshi pearl, or a combination of both?
There is no right or wrong choice. Sometimes, the pearl that catches your eye is simply the one that feels right for you.
Explore the world of genuine pearls at Pearl Art Nature. Read more about why I choose natural materials in my journal.