Pearl Jewellery
Pearls have a quiet confidence that no faceted stone can copy. They flatter the skin, they suit any age, and a good strand outlives trends entirely. The Hatton Garden jewellers listed here specialise in them, from classic strands and stud earrings through to modern designs that pair pearls with diamonds or coloured stones.
Knowing a good pearl from an ordinary one
Not all pearls behave the same. The specialists here work across freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls, in a surprising range of colours and overtones, and a knowledgeable seller will explain why two strands that look alike can sit far apart on price. Lustre is the first thing to judge: the deep, almost lit-from-within glow that separates a fine pearl from a dull one. After that come surface condition, shape, nacre thickness and how well a strand is matched.
Several of these jewellers also re-string and repair, which matters more than people expect, since pearls knotted on old silk can let go without warning. Some take bespoke commissions too, reworking an inherited strand into something you will actually wear. If you are choosing between pearls and a stone, it is worth comparing them against coloured gemstones on the same visit.
- How would you rate the lustre and surface on this piece?
- What type of pearl is it, and where is it from?
- When were these last re-strung?
- Can you match additional pearls if I want to extend it?
Browse the listings below and see the pearls in daylight before deciding. Lustre is the one thing a screen will never show you.
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