Over the previous yr or so, I’ve been more and more drawn to vibrant, playful, glad kinds. There’s a little bit of 90’s nostalgia there (I used to be a Restricted Too fanatic again within the day) but in addition I believe it’s fairly simple to know why I’ve felt the necessity for a happiness enhance since 2020ish.
At present we’re going to have a look at rainbow pearls! I don’t imply that pearls are completely different colours – this model is often completed with creamy white pearls – however pearls paired with rainbow components in numerous methods. It’s a splendidly whimsical tackle an iconic jewellery traditional. Simply what the physician ordered for slightly wearable pleasure.
Completely happy rainbow pearls to make you smile.

I found Mined + Found lately when the model despatched me some photographs for {a magazine} characteristic. Their rainbow pearls are refined and intelligent and oh so fairly. Quite than including shade with beads or gems, Mined + Discovered knots their pearls on vibrant rainbow silk, which creates a sequence of breathtaking vibrant peekaboo shade between every pearl.
That is such a inventive joyful tackle the traditional pearl necklace and I discover it completely pleasant. It’s additionally refined and stylish sufficient that you would put on it in virtually any state of affairs.

With freshwater pearls on hand-knotted rainbow silk and actual gold findings, Mined + Discovered is among the extra luxe interpretations of the rainbow pearl development. It’s not low cost, but it surely received’t break the financial institution both: costs begin round $200ish. They provide quite a lot of choices, from traditional model bracelets and necklaces in addition to items with only one bigger pearl on naked rainbow silk.
The model additionally makes comparable rainbow silk kinds with opal or quartz beads and it’s tremendous cool!
Go to Mined + Found right here.

This necklace is from Pearls by Mimmi, an artist based mostly in Norway. I personal this piece and I adore it! (Here’s my unboxing.) I used to be drawn to this rainbow pearl necklace as a result of I beloved the colour mixture, the rectangular shapes of the pearls, and the dimensions variation between the beads and the pearls. In addition they supply comparable kinds in quite a lot of colorways, together with blues, monochrome black/white, and daring major colours.
I additionally beloved that Pearls by Mimmi allowed for customized size ordering. Lots of the rainbow pearl necklaces on Etsy or comparable locations are tiny chokers meant for fashionable teenagers, 14-15 inches in size. My most well-liked necklace size is 18-20 inches, and the artist was glad to ship me a customized 18 inch model of this magnificence. I’ve been very proud of it.

Right here’s a bracelet from the identical artist with a barely completely different colorway. This one is extra of a standard rainbow however with some gold thrown in for sparkle. Understated sufficient to put on casually however nonetheless vibrant and glad.
Pearls by Mimmi’s rainbow pearl necklaces and bracelets are within the $20 – $50 vary. Transport from Norway to the US isn’t particularly fast, but it surely was definitely worth the wait to get precisely what I needed.
Go to Pearls by Mimmi here.

Fry Powers is among the OGs of the rainbow pearl development. Their Coco assortment makes use of gorgeously lumpy baroque pearls and rainbow enamel beads for a lush, natural look with pops of shiny shade. These beauties have much more pearl than rainbow, making the pop of shade a refined one.
Fry Powers presently presents this model as a brief collar necklace, lengthy necklaces (34 inches), a bracelet, and an anklet. You possibly can put on them with something…rainbow pearl is mainly a impartial, don’t you assume?

I really like that Fry Powers presents an extended necklace. And I couldn’t resist together with these colourful enamel and pearl rings, though they’re not technically a rainbow on their very own. Aren’t they nice collectively??
These pretty baroque pearls and enamel beads imply that these rainbow pearls are solidly above common in luxurious and they’re priced accordingly ($300ish-$500ish).
Go to Fry Powers here.

What do you consider these rainbow pearls, my expensive? Are you into it or do you like a extra conventional pearl method? Do you have got any favorites right here?
The rainbow pearl development is on the summery aspect, however I do assume that this vibrant, glad aesthetic might be translated into fall and winter too. I at all times love carrying vibrant colours within the colder months! My winter coat is electrical Barbie pink.
See extra rainbow jewellery right here, extra posts about pearls right here or go to my Pearl Jewelry Pinterest board right here.
All photographs are c/o the maker of every piece.
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