William Henry South Sea Pearl and Labradorite Bead Pendant

This pendant from William Henry pairs a natural South Sea pearl with labradorite beads, bringing together two very different surfaces in one design. The pearl carries the soft, deep luster that South Sea pearls are known for, while the labradorite beads shift between grey and blue as they catch the light.

Natural South Sea pearls are grown in oysters rather than formed in a laboratory, and each one has its own character in shape and sheen. Labradorite is valued for labradorescence, the flash of colour that appears across the stone as it moves. Cut as beads, the material reads as quiet and textural next to the smooth pearl.

The result is a pendant that works as an everyday piece as much as an occasional one. It sits comfortably at the neckline and can be worn on its own or layered with other chains, depending on how you like to wear your jewelry. William Henry is known for pieces built around unusual natural materials, and this pendant follows that approach.

• Pendant by William Henry
• Natural South Sea pearl
• Labradorite beads
• Each pearl varies slightly in shape and luster