A mother-of-pearl background gives it the right background to complement but not overwhelm. Buy now £148.00, Selfridges . Garrard Wings Rising 18-karat white gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond ...

The mother of pearl is my favorite gem to wear. Pearls are symbolic and hold a special place in my heart. I can remember getting my own pair of real pearl earrings and a bracelet on my 16th birthday.

I joined Mother of Pearl fresh after graduating 13 years ago and have worked there ever since, beginning as a Studio Assistant and then working my way up to Creative Director.