The Pretty Detail Fashion Insiders Always Look for in Their Jewellery
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A rich cashmere sweater, a buttery leather pencil skirt, a pair of expertly cut trousers… some pieces of fashion iconography are in a league all of their own. Timeless, elegant, and incredibly versatile, items of such ilk are designed to transcend the seasons and to be loved and worn for a lifetime. But what of fine jewellery? Diamonds are forever, this we know, but there's another precious gem that rivals sparkly stones with its everlasting appeal.
The oldest known gem, pearls are synonymous with classic style. Before the introduction of high-end cultured pearls—those created by experts under meticulous conditions—the pearl was considered rarer than the diamond, making it all the more covetable. And in fashion circles, they're perhaps even more adored than glitzy rocks.
Audrey Hepburn wore them by way of a layered choker in her iconic role of Holly Golightly, while Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel piled stings atop one another to create a look all her own. Princess Diana frequently adorned her ears with pearl drop earrings, while Marilyn Monroe nibbled gently on a strand in one of her most famous photoshoots. Today, pearls are an integral part of the enviable A-list uniform, with everyone from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Harry Styles showcasing them in a myriad of directional ways.
Much like the clothing counterparts we've already listed, there's a power in the pearl's understatedness. It doesn't need to twinkle to catch your attention—it quietly commands it. And this is precisely what we found when we saw the latest collection from Olivia & Pearl.
Born to reinvent the pearl and redefine what it means to wear pearls today, Olivia & Pearl's beautiful and sustainably made pieces are inspired by women who break the rules, sartorially or otherwise. Using only the highest quality pearls, and set in gold and silver, this is jewellery you'll love and treasure for a lifetime. And seeing as it's June, which just so happens to be the month of the pearl, we couldn't think of a better time to introduce you to the brand and its impressive array of pearl-adorned jewellery.
Although Olivia & Pearl has several collections to choose from, our favourite is its Once Upon a Pearl edit. From classic chains to pretty charms, which you can use to customise your creations, pieces from its Once Upon a Pearl collection are versatile and can be worn in countless ways. Make like a true fashion insider and create a curated-ear look using Olivia & Pearl's huggies, studs, and hoops, or try layering pearl necklaces to create a standout stack to elevate your basic tops and shirts. The options are truly endless.
Olivia & Pearl is passionate about marine conservation and has recently committed to donating 2% of all its sales to the Barbados Sea Turtle Project, which protects endangered sea turtles by tracking and preserving turtle nesting sites across the idyllic beaches of Barbados. So when you shop with Olivia & Pearl, you can do so knowing that you'll get something beautiful for yourself, and in return, you'll be doing something good for the planet, too.
Whether you prefer our pearls baroque or round, natural or cultured, placed on chunky links or delicate chains, we guarantee Olivia & Pearl has a piece to suit you. Scroll below to see our edit of the best Olivia & Pearl jewellery, and start planning your outfits around your favourite pieces accordingly.
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Tick off two major jewellery trends in one with this chunky chain necklace complete with pretty pearl charms.
These earrings are subtle enough to be worn with statement necklaces (much like the one above).
Style these rings on the same finger for a showstopping look.
The only way gold hoops can be approved upon? With baroque pearls, of course.
This pendant will make for the perfect layering necklace.
We love the combination of Tahitian pearls with silver. Gorgeous.
This might just be the coolest pearl necklace we've ever seen.
This chain-link bracelet complete with baroque pearl is at the top of our wish list right now.
Simple but so effective, wear these earrings with a relaxed updo for instant chic.
Add this charm to your existing jewellery or use to to further enhance a new piece from Olivia & Pearl.
Bangles are set to make a big comeback this summer. We predict this is pearl-decorated style will fly.
This pearl charm will look luxe with gold earrings sitting alongside it.
If you're a fan of the curated ear look, you need this huggie in your earring collection.
Give this classic string of pearls a high-fashion spin by pairing it with a sleek racer-back vest and wide-leg trousers.
Another elevated take on classic hoop earrings.
Pearl studs get a modern-day update thanks to these clusters.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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