Baroque pearls are popular among those who like unusual shape jewelry. Today, jewelers widely use it in their work. What kind of mineral is it, how to wear it and what care does it need? Our article will answer all questions.
What does baroque mean?
Those who have not heard this term often have quite logical associations with the Baroque style. In fact, there is indeed an etymological connection. The name comes from the word "baroque", literally translated as "unusual", "artsy". In the case of pearls, it is about form.
It’s easy to guess what is meant is not a ball. Baroque pearls can be oval, pear-shaped, drop-shaped, or even completely shapeless, devoid of any symmetry.
Shapes, sizes and colors
This type of pearl is obtained in both salt and fresh waters. But the ideal shape of the ball is the main feature of the oceanic and marine pearls.
The most common pearls with intricate forms of medium and small size. But baroque pearls, the large size of which determines a rather high price, are much less common.
The palette of shades is quite wide. Baroque pearls are usually colored in pearlescent with a slight slope in pinkish, cream or grayish. Less common are pearls of gray-steel, bright peach, copper, golden color. Minerals of the same shade are usually combined in one product, but jewelry with multi-colored beads can also be found.
The cost of irregular shaped pearls is always several times lower than that of noble spherical beads of oceanic origin.
Baroque pearls in jewelry
It may seem that working with this inexpensive material is for beginners. Indeed, novice jewelers prefer to train on it. This type of material can be easily processed and, if necessary, it is filed and ground.
It is unlikely that you will find jewelry with such pearls among the lines of the best jewelry houses in the world. But for some professionals, it is a tidbit. For example, the legendary Rene Lalique adored baroque pearls , combining it in his works even with diamonds and platinum. And fashionistas all over the world dreamed of his creations, adorned with this simple, but so beautiful and unusual mineral.
Works with artsy beads and the famous jewelry fairy of the present Lydia Kurtel. The following illustration shows the baroque pearl earrings created by her.
Other masters, whose names are not so famous, also work with irregular-shaped pearls. Choosing a baroque pearl jewelry, you can get a great result at a reasonable price. After all, its properties are no different from those that have a perfectly round analogue from the ocean depths.
Pearl Properties
It is believed that jewelry with this mineral is ideal for women. For men's accessories, any pearl is rarely used.
People believe that pearls, including baroque ones, protect against adversity, evil people and quarrels with loved ones. He can be a wonderful charm for the bride. Jewelry with small baroque pearls looks appropriate even on very young girls.
Pearls "get used" to the hostess, so it is worth wearing it only in good periods of life. Jewelers confirm that if the owner of the jewelry is constantly irritated and upset, the pearls quickly age - it dims and begins to crumble.
Proper care
No matter how strange it may sound, but love is the best way to help preserve the baroque pearls. Jewelry that is worn often looks like brand new. It’s not only energy, but also more prosaic things: the level of acidity of the skin is ideal for pearls. Touching the body, the bead is saturated with everything necessary.
Try to avoid overheating of jewelry, in no case do not spray eau de toilette and perfume on them. Wipe the pearls with a dry cloth from time to time and do not store them mixed with other jewelry: precious stones (even GTs) are much more durable, so their edges can damage delicate Baroque pearls. Observing these simple rules, you will provide the pearl with a long and beautiful life.