SAV by Ownly Club The Kamal Mother of Pearl and Polki Necklace Set

A hand-set necklace built around real mother of pearl, framed with uncut polki-style stones and finished with semi-precious beads. The lotus motif the piece is named for sits at the centre, wired by hand rather than cast, so no two sets come out identically.

It reads traditional without reading bridal, which makes it one of the easier pieces here to wear more than once — a silk or linen saree, a kurta set, or a plain high-neck where the necklace is the only thing happening.

At a glance

• Materials: Mother of pearl, brass base with gold-tone polish
• Stones: Uncut polki-style stones, semi-precious beads
• Technique: Hand-wired and hand-set
• Includes: Necklace with matching earrings
• Quantity: One piece

Is this piece right for you?

Yes, if you want something that looks hand-made and is. Mother of pearl has a soft, uneven lustre that photographs differently from glass or crystal, and the polki framing keeps it on the traditional side. Less so if you are after sharp, uniform sparkle — this is a warmer, quieter piece than a crystal set.

What handcrafted imitation means

This is imitation jewellery. There is no solid gold and no mined diamond in it — the metal is plated and the stones are mother of pearl, polki-style uncut stones and semi-precious beads. We say that plainly because the piece does not need to pretend otherwise. The value is in the hand-setting and the design, both original to the atelier.

Mother of pearl is a natural material, so colour, shape and size vary slightly from piece to piece. Each design is made one at a time, and one piece is listed here.