According to legend, sea pearls are considered the tears of Aphrodite, the beautiful goddess of the sea. When tears dry, salt crystals are all that remain. But in the hands of a Master, a pearl can become a radiant crystal. Attempts to facet pearls have always existed—mostly to mask imperfections in shape— but it must be said that no one has ever succeeded in refining the pearl’s facets to true perfection, creating a genuine masterpiece. This pearl, the color of morning mist, is encased in transparent, gleaming armor. It preserves its natural hue, while dancing with polished, shimmering facets. It stands as a symbol of the Great Mystery of the human soul, which reflects all the wonders of the world while preserving within itself the whole and indivisible core of identity. You have never seen a pearl like this before…

Moscow, 2024