PEARL REPORT | 20 | 2022-2023 DESIGN The evolution of pearls in jewellery is unrelenting. Designers, ever prolific and adventurous, ardently and abidingly curate collections and one-off pieces featuring an enchanting coalescence of pearls, gems and precious metals – each creation more contemporary and alluring than the last. From Japan, a ballerina shoe made entirely of Japanese Akoya pearls is turning heads in the industry for its innovative take on pearl versatility. Other jewellers and major jewellery maisons are also offering fresh styles and gem and diamond combinations that place the pearl at the centre of an inevitable design revolution. PEARLS: Classic charm, contemporary glam 珍珠首饰： 经典魅力，时尚瑰宝 ‘Lotus Leaf Pearl’ ring and brooch with a Tahitian pearl centre gem designed by Jane Ji for Edelweiss Jewellery Co Ltd. The piece was named Tahitian Pearl Award winner and champion in the Open Group / Open Group II category of the Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association Jewellery Design Competition 2021. Photo courtesy of the Tahitian Pearl Association of Hong Kong | “荷珠”戒指及胸针以大溪 地珠为主角，由设计师季佳为香港大宝珠宝有限公司创作。这件作品在2021年香港珠宝制造业厂商会(JMA“) 国际珠宝设计比赛”中荣获大溪地珍 珠特别大奖及公开组/公开组 II 组别冠军。照片鸣谢：香港大溪地黑珍珠协会
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