From the iconic triple-strand necklace of Jackie Kennedy to the opalescent collar of Audrey Hepburn, pearls loom large in our collective lexicon of style. They have been historically designated the “queen of gems,” favored across continents for their elegance and poise. Contemporaneously, pearls are sought for their versatility… a jewel at home on silk and denim alike. Designers of all stripes have integrated this gem into their jewelry collections, however none as memorable as Denmark-based Monies.
This studio, run by the Monies family, is known for designing bold jewelry that is simultaneously organic and striking. While they design for the fearless, Monies’ pearls are an emblem of pure inspiration—teasing out the intrinsic tenacity in us all.
With Monies’ earrings, bracelets and necklaces their approach is sculptural, effervescent. In some pieces, bubbles of seed pearls float around larger, round counterparts. In others, freshwater nacre studs the wrist for a bit of upscale classicism. The most dynamically-shaped baroque pearls are strung as a pendant on a signature black leather cord.
“How could you reach the pearl by only looking at the sea? If you seek the pearl, be a diver.”
— Rumi
