The Pearl Lugger's Grotto – AtelierWolff

The Pearl Lugger's Grotto

The Pearl Lugger's Grotto

The history of the pearl is a blend of myth, trade, technology, and symbolism, evolving from ancient treasures to modern jewelry.

Pearls have been treasured for millennia as symbols of beauty, wealth and power. The Egyptians used mother of pearl from the 4th millennium B.C., a Chinese historian recorded the oldest written mention of natural pearls in 2206 B.C., Indian sacred texts tell of Krishna giving a pearl to his daughter, reflecting their spiritual significance.

By the first century B.C., Rome was in the grip of a pearl fever, women adorned themselves and their clothing with pearls, and Emperor Caligula decorated his horse with a pearl necklace. In the Middle Ages, pearls symbolized purity and modesty, and royalty across Asia and Europe wore them as status markers.

Across cultures, pearls have been linked to the moon, protection, and life‑sustaining water, and in China, they were believed to protect against fire and dragons; in Europe, they symbolized chastity and purity.

Tahitian Pearl Charms

From $1,450.00

White Opal Crotalia Earrings

Price on request

Black Opal Crotalia Earrings

Price on request

Athena Chain with Akoya (east-west)

$3,960.00

Opal Exclamation Charm

$4,893.00

Turquoise Capri Choker

$3,850.00

Athena Chain with Akoya (north-south)

$3,960.00

The Perfumer's Flask Moonstone Charm

$1,420.00

The Green Charm

$1,530.00

The Spiral Pearl Charm

$2,012.00

Bronze Pearl Charm

$2,102.00

Acorn Pearl Charm

$2,275.00

Bejeweled Silvery Green Teardrop

$1,395.00

Pastel Teardrop Charm

$1,078.00

Shimmering Crown Charm

$1,590.00

The Perfumer's Flask Ruby Charm

$1,166.00

Starlight Maki-e Pearl with Anthill Garnets

$1,930.00

Starlight Maki-e Pearl with Orange Zircon

$1,850.00

Maki-e Pearl Charm

$4,700.00

Black Pearl Spider Charm

$3,463.00

Blue Pearl Charm

$1,180.00

Peacock Pearl Charm

$950.00

Purple Tahitian Circlé Pearl Charm

$860.00

Blueberry Charm

$995.00

Byzantine Crown Purple Tahitian Pearl Charm

$2,367.00

Bronze Pearl Drops

$5,526.00

Akoya Pearl & Opal Station Necklace

$6,400.00

Baroque Tahitian Pearl & Kunzite Necklace

$5,095.00

Akoya Opera Necklace

$4,110.00

Ombré Keshi Pearl Station Necklace

$4,950.00

Baby Pastel Unio Necklace

$1,420.00

Diamond Bubble Ring

Price on request

Diamond Velvet Ruff Ring #2

Price on request

Diamond Velvet Ruff Ring #1

Price on request

Diamond Loupe Pearl Charm

$4,900.00

Diamond Byzantine Crown Charm

$4,130.00

Pagoda Charm

$4,335.00

Diamond Acorn Charm - large

$3,740.00

Diamond Acorn Charm - medium

$2,956.00

Diamond Acorn Charm - small

$2,700.00

Tahitian Pearl Charm

$1,730.00

Golden Pearl Charm

$2,345.00

Pastel Unio Necklace

$2,695.00

Blue Akoya Unio Necklace

$2,935.00

Tahitian Unio Necklace

Price on request

Tahitian Pearl Cubus Charm

$2,120.00

Malaia Garnet Velvet Cushion Drops

$4,805.00

Akoya Pearl Cubus Drops

$2,975.00