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A new series inspired by the life of Masako Katsura, Kitty’s String of Pearls is a modern take on a classic.

The Making OfDanielle Barrie20 January 2025Pearls, Masako Katsura, Pearl Necklace, Necklace, Adelaide jewellery maker, Pearl jewellery, Handmade jewellery, Jewellery Series, Wearable Art, Pearls purity, Symbolism of pearls, Making process, Artists process, Deviate Exhibition

Pretty Ugly- Pearls

Out of all the gems used in jewellery manufacture pearls are the only precious material that come from a living organism. Thankfully organisms that don’t have feeling but can produce life. Almost 100% of pearls are cultured today, natural pearls only account for 1/1000th percent of pearls that are marketable today

The Making OfDanielle Barrie19 September 2020Pearls, Freshwater, Saltwater, How its made, The Making of