Alya's - Vintage Silhouette

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 Details：

• 925  silver
• 5mm Rice Pearl and 10mm Edison at the end
• Length: 120/160 cm

The Vintage Silhouette - it feels like a shape that could walk straight out of an old black-and-white film and still make sense today.

It’s a long strand of pearls, 120cm or 160cm, depending on how you like to wear it. If you ever need it even longer, you can always reach out to me. Our longest custom order so far was 2.2 meters, and I’m secretly waiting to see who will break that record next.

The design itself is one of the simplest in my studio: a line of 5mm pearls from end to end, finished with a slightly larger 10mm Edison pearl on each side. Sometimes, when I have the right stock, I’ll switch the ends to teardrop pearls instead — they give the whole piece a softer, more romantic outline.

But for something this simple, it carries a lot of history. Audrey Hepburn once wore almost the exact same design to an awards ceremony — a long, unbroken strand with presence, but no noise. Just pearls, light, and posture.

How to wear it is entirely up to you. Wrapped twice, loosely knotted, layered with shorter chains, or even worn as a belt — it changes character depending on how you treat it. In autumn and winter, it seems to belong especially well with trench coats and thin knit sweaters, like a quiet underline to whatever you’re wearing.

The roots of this design are British, but most of the orders I pack for this piece go to Japan and the United States. That still surprises me sometimes, but in a good way. I’ve always felt that pearls will eventually find their story — and the person who fits into that story with them.

Elegance doesn’t speak any one language. It simply shows up, and somehow, we recognize it.

Notes

• No two pieces will ever look exactly the same as the photos — every pearl has its own shape, glow, and quiet personality. The one that finds its way to you will be the only one of its kind — a small treasure meant for no one else.

• Each piece is handmade in the studio, so it may take up to 5 days to finish. If you need it sooner, just email or DM us — we’ll do our best to move your order ahead for you.

Care Instructions

• Try to keep your pearls away from chemicals and prolonged sunlight exposure. Pearls are organic gemstones — with improper storage, they may gradually lose their natural glow.

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth instead of tissues or paper-based wipes. A pearl’s shine comes from the continuity of its reflective surface, and hard fibers can create micro-scratches that interrupt that smooth reflection. Keeping the surface unbroken is key to preserving its brightness.

• Please check your clasps and pearl thread from time to time. Even though we use high-quality Japanese silk thread, all pearl strings naturally wear with use — usually after 4–5 years.

Where every pearl finds its story, and a new chapter starts with you! 

-  Alya Studio