The Ultimate Guide to Pearls

  • Fatema Haji

“Both a timeless gem and the closest we’ll get to buried treasure, these beauties are found hidden within tightly-shut shells of pink oysters. Pearls can only be formed when matter (such as a stone or parasite) is embedded in an oyster’s soft tissue. Now that’s what we call a successful rags-to-riches story.” A fun deep dive into the origin of the underwater gem, caring for pearl pieces and introducing Motley's range of pearl products.

Disclaimer: Motley London has sadly closed its doors, as of 2022. Like most great relics of history, this piece is now lost and/or buried; albeit in the unknown depths of the world wide web.