Baroque Pearls - I. What Are Baroque Pearls
Pearls are ancient organic gemstones. According to geological and archaeological studies, pearls were already on the earth 200 million years ago. They are elegant and classic, beloved by ladies for centuries.
The term "baroque" finds its origins in the Portuguese word for "imperfect" – "barocco" in Portuguese. The term was first used in relation to a pearl in a French dictionary from the end of the 17th century, describing a gem that is imperfect in shape (off-round).
Baroque pearls are pearls with an irregular, non-spherical shape. Shapes can range from minor aberrations to distinctly ovoid, curved, pinched, or lumpy shapes. In other words, if it isn’t perfectly round, it is considered a baroque pearl.
Baroque pearls exhibit another natural beauty
Perfection has always been key when it comes to pearls. Perfect sphere shap, shimmery luster, smooth surface and no flaws, these are attributes that recognized good pearls should have. This is a kind of classic beauty.
Baroque pearls are imperfect pearls with dented and uneven surfaces. The imperfections aren’t seen as flaws, rather they are celebrated for their uniqueness. They exhibit another natural beauty which is different from perfect beauty.
Every baroque pearl is unique
No two baroque pearls are exactly alike and every piece of jewelry that utilizes baroque pearls show something different.
They are non-conformist, allow you to showcase your personality and stand out as unique from the crowd. This is probably why baroque pearls have been rising in popularity lately.
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