For centuries, mother-of-pearl has been valued by makers for its iridescent surface and the unusual way it responds to light. It was used across Asia and the Middle East in lacquer, inlay and decorative objects, and later became part of European jewellery and decorative arts. By the early modern period, its distinctive qualities had made it a material for both intricate craftsmanship and everyday adornment. Today, mother-of-pearl continues to offer the same qualities that first made it so compelling: each shell has its own variation in colour, surface and lustre. Our Mother-of-Pearls collection brings this natural material into contemporary jewellery, allowing its irregular forms and changing light to remain part of the design.