Pearl jewelry has always been associated with sophisticated and classic styling. Although recently it is being used by the younger generation during weddings and functions but it has always been matched with simplicity and soothing style. Today wide range of designers is trying to break the rule and is combining pearls glory by gritting and brazenly mixing the two quiet and subtle features of the pearls with wild natu/red stones. This is going to give a completely different picture to the soft and classic look of pearls that was considered as jewelry of rich and famous from time immemorial.
If you are still of the opinion that pearls jewelry is meant to wear with formal evening wears and gives a sober impression, you can try the pearl jewelry Punk Pearls. Some of them are shown in the picture and from top to left they are listed going clockwise.
PUNK PEARLS Clockwise from top left: M.C.L Design necklace of Black Sea pearls and multicolor sapphires, $5,445 at Bergdorf Goodman. Janis by Janis Savitt pearl, crystal and brass necklace, $1,450; for store information, call (212) 245-7396. Butterfly wreath necklace, made from vintage pearls, butterfly brooches and chain, from Subversive Jewelry by Justin Giunta, $2,200; for information, call (212) 679-0453. David Yurman South Sea pearl and blue topaz necklace, with a topaz clasp set in 18-karat gold, $25,000 at David Yurman. Tom Binns Pearls in Peril necklace of Japanese pearls and Swarovski crystals, $1,230 at Henri Bendel. Louis Vuitton necklace of resin pearls, braided silk cord with brass beads and a costume jewel bow, about $7,600 at Louis Vuitton.
By Karla M. Martinez
Via:nytimes
