Perfectly matched, baroque, in white, cream, peacock, or pink—there’s a pearl variety for everyone who loves the lustrous gem. And for those who really love it, they can collect them all.
Including the whimsical varieties, like these star-shape cultured freshwater pearls.
How fun are these? Youthful, glossy, and joyous, Matara’s All of the Stars bracelet is the ideal holiday gift for any Gen Zer in the family.
“The unique combination of human craftsmanship and natural formation makes the cultured pearl in a star shape so special,” says Jongjin Jungsura, founder of Matara.
“When we mention cultured pearl, it means that it was intentionally cultivated with the help of human intelligence and expertise. Through a process called pearl farming, humans carefully insert a nucleus into a living freshwater shell, stimulating the formation of a pearl. This process involves precision and skill, as artisans must delicately coax the shell to create a pearl of the desired shape,” Jungsura explains.
“However, despite the human intervention in cultivating the pearl, its formation still occurs naturally within the living shell. The shell itself plays a vital role in the development of the pearl, providing a growing environment and contributing to its unique characteristics.
“The result is an exquisite pearl that combines the artistry of human craftsmanship with the innate beauty of nature,” she says. “The star shape of the pearl adds another layer of rarity and allure, as it showcases the harmonious collaboration between human intelligence and the organic processes of the freshwater shell.”
Matara also offers star drop earrings in two different lengths, as well as a necklace full of stars, for customers interested in a set—or an alternative to the bracelet. However they’re worn, these celestial pearls make a stellar addition to holiday gift lists.
Top: Ornate All of the Stars bracelet in sterling silver with cultured freshwater baroque pearls, $170; Matara
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