Pearls Before Swine

Canadian jeweler Himo Martin turns to unexpected and overlooked sources of beauty for inspiration. In 2006, Martin founded Pearls Before Swine as a way of experimenting with the cultured pearl industry’s traditional standards of beauty. Conventional perceptions of pearls and other gems are slashed - quite literally - in the form of sliced pearls, raw diamonds, and ‘imperfect’ Tahitian or Akoya pearls which embellish several pieces - from simple band rings to sculpted gold drop earrings. A unique electroplating process and 14k yellow or rose gold bring a delicate balance to the collection, accenting anything from chain link necklaces to thorn pendants. Martin combines an appreciation for precious metals and gems with a defiantly contemporary vision of fine jewelry.
pearls-before-swine - Silver Core Thorn Ring
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Core Thorn Ring
€184 €245
pearls-before-swine - Silver Core Thorn Necklace
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Core Thorn Necklace
€368 €460
pearls-before-swine - Silver Textured Hoop Earrings
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Textured Hoop Earrings
€167 €245
pearls-before-swine - Silver XL Link Ring
Pearls Before Swine
Silver XL Link Ring
€384 €480
pearls-before-swine - Silver White Diamond Ring
Pearls Before Swine
Silver White Diamond Ring
€280 €350
pearls-before-swine - Silver Polished Splice Ring
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Polished Splice Ring
€220 €275
pearls-before-swine - Silver Large Hoop Earrings
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Large Hoop Earrings
€240 €300
pearls-before-swine - Silver Mod Earrings
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Mod Earrings
€240 €300
pearls-before-swine - Silver Thin Forged Pearl Ring
Pearls Before Swine
Silver Thin Forged Pearl Ring
€284 €400