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In the conventional impression, beauty-loving women seem to be only keen on pursuing round and full pearls.
However, there is a pearl that has a unique "temperament", and its unmodified natural appearance truly reveals the purest original charm.
It is the Baroque Pearl.
What is a Baroque pearl
Baroque pearls, also known as alien pearls. As the name suggests, it refers to a type of pearl that has no regularity in form.
Interestingly, the word "Baroque", which originated in Europe from 1600 to 1750 and was widely popular at the artistic level, is itself the Portuguese word for "irregular pearl".
After the middle of the 19th century, artists gradually saw "Baroque" as the name of the artistic period between the Renaissance and Classicism, and its art form with the meaning of "subverting tradition" in turn had a profound impact on pearl jewelry.
The picture shows the alien pearl earrings of the medieval nobility
With the artistic gene of "deviance", Baroque pearls also do not follow the pursuit of traditional pearl "roundness", each one is different, the grains are unique, varied and unique.
In medieval Europe, people already admired the unique beauty of this pearl, especially by aristocratic women.
It was also favored by the Royal Family and Nobles of the European Court at that time, and was mostly used to decorate the royal crown or brooch ornaments.
Why are Baroque pearls so popular?
1 Unique, big
The irregular form makes the Baroque pearl unique, each one can not be copied, just as there is only one "you" in the world, which cannot be imitated.
The eccentric shape and subversion of conventions are the unique imprints that are imprinted on each Baroque pearl.
Baroque also has the advantage that ordinary round beads are not easy to have, and there is no shortage of large-size pearls.
The Baroque of about 15mm is far more common than the 15mm round beads, and the jewelry is sufficient and the aura is powerful.
2 Is interesting and has a wide design space
A Baroque pearl, in the eyes of the artist, has infinite possibilities of beauty. It swept away the aesthetic convergence of the commonplace round pearls.
Nature's "little monsters" of different shapes polish our eyes and ignite the fashion inspiration of designers.
Of course, the pearl, which is naturally rounded, represents another universal beauty, the most complete beauty.
3 Mutilation and the beauty of agility
Each pearl is the beauty of the mother shell for self-protection, through the pain of secreting minerals to wrap the foreign body layer by layer.
When the pearl that is born is not perfectly round, the slightly mutilated, different from the standard, flexible beauty is even more thrilling.
Mutilation brings another kind of elegance and depth, brings thousands of possibilities of other beauty, it is the pursuit of another kind of beauty.
If everything is perfect to the extreme, then all pursuits should have been put to rest long ago.
In the artist's eyes, the Baroque pearl breaks the quiet harmony of reason and has a strong romantic color.
It creates a sense of space and three-dimensionality, breaks the equilibrium, the plane is changeable, emphasizes the level and depth, and has the possibility of infinite grinding and growth, so as to reach the peak.
Famous Baroque pearls
"Pearl of Lao Tzu" - the largest alien pearl
Mention of Baroque pearls and have to say "Pearl of Lao Tzu"!
Weighing 6350 g, the Lao Tzu Pearl is 241 mm long and 139 mm wide, making it the largest natural alien sea pearl ever found in the world, and was discovered in 1943 in the Bay of Balawan in the Philippines.
Looking at the "Pearl of Lao Tzu" from different directions, you can find the three icons of Shakyamuni, Confucius and Lao Tzu.
In addition, this rare pearl was conceived by the shellfish after a long period of suffering, which is very consistent with Lao Tzu's theory of "repaying grievances with virtue". This pearl, which integrates "Buddha, Confucianism and Taoism", conveys the philosophy of "inclusiveness and harmony" and is thought-provoking.
The pearl is currently housed in the vault of a San Francisco bank and is valued at about $23 million.
"Pearl of Asia" - a cherished object of Empress Dowager Cixi
The Pearl of Asia is a typical Baroque pearl, which was once the jewel cherished by Empress Dowager Cixi, who also let the craftsmen inlay a piece of tourmaline next to the Pearl of Asia, which is a rare treasure to calm the gods and ensure peace.
It was discovered in 1628 and is produced in the Persian Gulf. The beads are about 100mm long and 60mm long, 60-70mm short, and the beads weigh 121g. Before the "Lao Tzu Pearl" was discovered, it was the largest pearl in the world at that time.
Originally it was bought by the Persian king Monur and named it the "Pearl of Asia" and gave it to the pearl-loving queen.
Later, after several turns, it flowed into China and was taken in by Empress Dowager Cixi. The "Pearl of Asia" has a long history of nearly 400 years and is a veritable historical pearl.
The "Crown of Pearls and Tears" – a royal inheritance
The Crown of Pearl Tears is the jewelry of the British royal family, at first glance the pearls on the crown are like water droplets, and if you look closely, you will find that the pearls on the crown are of different shapes and are veritable Baroque pearls.
The queen once gave this crown to Princess Diana, and the appearance of the princess wearing the crown of pearls and tears has left a deep impression on people's hearts to this day, and it is really a combination of nobility, elegance, gentleness and dignity.
This pearl crown was worn not only by Princess Diana, but also by the Queen, Princess Kate and Princess Meghan, and each of them wore this crown with a different style.
In particular, Princess Kate can be regarded as a true love powder of Baroque pearls, and on many occasions she wears Baroque pearl jewelry.
Baroque pearl stud earrings dot the princess's ears, giving her a hint of sassy taste.
"Hop Pearl" – the pearl on display in the museum
The "hope pearl" is 63.5 mm long, with a waist circumference of 82.5 to 115 mm and weighs 450 grams, which is considered to be the largest natural seawater Baroque pearl found at that time.
In the 18th century, the Hop pearls were owned by a banker named Henry Philip Hope, hence the name.
The pearl has been at Christie's auctions twice, has been exhibited in museums in the UK, and was later collected by a collector from the UK.
Like other Baroque pearls, the "Hope Pearl" has a peculiar shape, taking on an irregular pear-shaped shape. In addition, the "Hope Pearl" has a unique color, with one end being milky white and the other dark brown, which is amazing and amazing.
Conclusion
Baroque pearls, seemingly ostentatious, but do not change the essence of pearl luster and brilliance, the clouds lightly show a kind of retro that does not blindly follow, casual literature and art, and elegant elegance that is not vulgar.
And this quality is the most appropriate reflection of modern women.