The Versatility of Pearls

The Versatility of Pearls

A Summer Event Edit | Pearl Styling Inspiration

How to make your jewellery capsule work harder.

The Versatility of Pearls | Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Jewellery by Kit Heath | Blog Post by Kit Heath
A Summer Event Edit | May 2022

A Moment in Time Punctuated in Style

Boldly combining the contemporary elegance of silver chain links with the refined sophistication of freshwater pearls, Astoria Figaro shows off its timeless versatility in confident form, taking you from event to event in unmatched splendour.

Here we will show you just a few of many ideas on how to style your jewellery differently with just a few simple tweaks, making your fashion choices more long-term ("slower"), economical, and ultimately more sustainable.

The Key Building Blocks

Focusing our guide on the classic and iconic style of pearls, every event you attend will feel like an effortless breeze with a handful of carefully selected pieces. Our Astoria Figaro Pearl Multi Wear Lariat Necklace evolves alongside you and your style, effortlessly transforming its look with the click of a clasp. Now that's textbook adaptability. We created these looks just to whet your styling appetite. We firmly believe that with the right jewellery, you're set for success. Scroll on to read more...

The Versatility of Pearls | A How to Guide on Making Your Pearl Jewellery Work Harder
the versatility of pearls | Part 1

The Classic Chain Necklace

Astoria Figaro Pearl Multi-Way Chain Link Necklace | Sterling Silver Jewellery by Kit Heath

At its full length, the Astoria Figaro Pearl multi-wear necklace is 20 inches, a standard yet generous length, allowing you to style it in a way it undoubtedly deserves. Whether combined with a low-cut dress or blouse or layered over fine-knit cashmere, the alternating oval links allow you to adjust the length to suit your overall dress and look.

Astoria Figaro Pearl Chain Link Bracelet | Sterling Silver Jewellery by Kit Heath
Astoria Figaro Pearl Necklace linked together with the matching bracelet to create a longer style | Sterling Silver Jewellery by Kit Heath
Shown above linked together with the matching bracelet for a combined 27 ½ inch length — an almost instant merging into a longline necklace.
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The Lariat

Sometimes a dress or outfit just calls for something a bit more "je ne sais quoi". On these occasions the Astoria Figaro Pearl multi-wear necklace deftly converts into a Y-shape lariat, creating a stunning and impactful wishbone profile.

Worn to the front, the chain feature elongates the neckline and works particularly well with a deep V neckline, while worn to the back it creates a more sensuous effect against a backless dress.

Astoria Figaro Pearl Necklace linked together with the matching bracelet to create a longer style | Sterling Silver Jewellery by Kit Heath Shown above with lariat feature worn to the back, creating a choker look to the front.
Astoria Figaro Pearl Multi-Way Necklace | Worn as a Lariat | Sterling Silver Jewellery by Kit Heath
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The Wrap-Around Choker

Astoria Figaro Pearl Multi-Way Necklace linked with matching bracelet to create a wrap-around choker style | Sterling Silver Jewellery by Kit Heath

Layering has been around for a long time with good reason, and pearls are no more immune to its power than anything else—even Empresses and Queens of ancient dynasties and kingdoms saw the power in draping themselves in jewels, strings of beads and pearls.

Combined with the Astoria Figaro Pearl Chain Link Bracelet , the multi-wear necklace becomes a jewellery powerhouse, taking the multi-tasking capabilities to the next level. Chained together (literally!) makes its 27 ½ inches perfect for wrapping around the neck twice for a choker effect, rivalling the flapper-style of the roaring 20s.

Astoria Figaro Pearl Multi-Wear Chain Link Earrings shown worn as studs only, and as drop earrings The brilliance of our Astoria Figaro Pearl drop earrings is undeniable. Ingenious in its two-part design, what was first a simple pair of pearl studs quickly converts into a dressed-up version with the addition of the chainlink feature.
the versatility of pearl jewellery | Conclusion

The Take-Away

With a few tricks up your sleeve, you can make any piece of jewellery work that much harder for you:

Jewellery (Tender, Loving...) Care

Whilst designed to last in timeless style, like all good things our jewellery deserves a gentle touch and will continue to serve you for even longer when it is well looked after.

Our pearls are naturally cultured freshwater pearls, so to continue to protect their delicate lustre, please keep your pearls away from direct heat, cosmetics and perfumes, and store them in a soft pouch to prevent scratching.

Check out our general Jewellery Care Guide for more tips on how to keep your silver sparkling.

Our Silver Promise

All our jewellery designs are made from sterling silver, stamped with our brand mark (KH/Kit Heath 925 © size permitting), and hallmarked where required by law.

Our jewellery is Assay tested in the UK where a piece weighs 7.78g or above, confirming the fineness of silver used. You can also read more about British hallmarks at our hallmarking partner’s website, Edinburgh Assay Office.

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