Journal

Pearls are grown rather than mined — but that does not make them automatically sustainable. We look at the relationship between pearl farming, healthy waterways, natural materials and a slower appr...

On the Origin of Pearls

Pearls are often described as the only gemstone formed by a living organism. Unlike stones that are cut and shaped, a pearl develops slowly, layer by layer, within the soft tissue of a mollusc. Tod...

On Materials & Making

Every piece begins with a balance—between material, wearability, and intent. Mermade Pearls uses a range of metals across different designs, including stainless steel, gold plated components, gold ...

On Form

Form is where material becomes intention. Working with pearls—particularly baroque and keshi—means working with irregularity. Shapes are not symmetrical, surfaces are not uniform, and no...