• Baroque Pearl Necklace by Shinar Jewels featuring an approximately 13mm ivory-white baroque pearl suspended from a polished 18ct gold plated stainless steel chain on a white background.
  • Baroque Pearl Necklace by Shinar Jewels featuring an approximately 13mm ivory-white baroque pearl suspended from a polished 18ct gold plated stainless steel chain
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THE GLORY OF ROME

Baroque Pearl Necklace

Baroque Pearl Necklace

£52.00 GBP
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A treasure of antiquity, naturally one of a kind.

Treasured by the ancient Romans for their beauty and rarity, pearls have adorned jewellery for thousands of years. This elegant necklace celebrates that heritage with a luminous, naturally individual baroque pearl suspended in waterproof 18ct gold plated stainless steel.

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HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Baroque Pearl Necklace draws inspiration from the extraordinary value placed upon pearls in the ancient Roman world. Among the most desirable luxury materials of antiquity, pearls were transported along extensive trading networks connecting the Mediterranean with distant waters and coastal communities. Roman women of wealth and status adorned themselves with pearl earrings, necklaces and other elaborate jewels. Their luminous surfaces were especially admired when paired with the warm richness of gold. The Roman author Pliny the Elder wrote about the remarkable value attached to pearls, reflecting their importance within the culture of luxury and personal adornment. Shinar reimagines this ancient appreciation through a contemporary necklace, allowing a single naturally irregular pearl to become the centre of attention. Rather than reproducing a specific ancient jewel, the design celebrates the material itself — treasured in antiquity and admired today.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

Baroque pearl: approximately 13mm Each pearl is naturally individual, and slight variations in shape, colour and dimensions may occur.

CHAIN LENGTH

Adjustable to 16", 18" or 20" (40.6 cm, 45.7 cm or 50.8 cm)

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

OUR GUARANTEE

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THE STORY

Pearls of the Ancient World

Pearls were among the most coveted treasures of the ancient world, admired for their natural lustre, rarity and beauty.

Across the Mediterranean, they travelled along ancient trade routes to Rome, where wealthy women wore them in exquisite gold jewellery. The Roman writer Pliny the Elder recorded the extraordinary value placed upon these precious gems.

Unlike perfectly shaped gemstones, natural pearls possessed unique contours and subtle variations, making each one beautifully individual.

The Baroque Pearl Necklace celebrates this timeless beauty. Featuring an approximately 13mm pearl suspended from a polished golden chain, its soft, organic shape and luminous surface take centre stage.

Inspired by the elegance of ancient Roman jewellery, Shinar brings together two materials treasured for thousands of years in a design that is effortlessly contemporary.

A treasure of the ancient world, beautifully individual today.

WEAR THE PAST.
Pearls of the Ancient World
ARCHIVE NOTE
Roman gold, garnet and pearl necklace, 1st–2nd century AD. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Miss Sophie B. Steel, 1952 (52.97). Public Domain. (Cropped)
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES