Laevie Aurelia Biwa Pearl Choker & Bracelet Set

Biwa pearls grow long and angular where round pearls grow safe — narrow batons of nacre with a mirror finish that conventional pearls cannot reach. Strung by hand into a collarbone-length choker and its companion bracelet, the Aurelia is geometry the lake drew first.

The stick silhouette lies flat and linear against the skin, so light travels along each pearl rather than pooling on it — a running gleam instead of a dot of shine. At the collarbone, above a silk camisole or inside the open collar of a structured blazer, it reads as the one unconventional decision in an otherwise disciplined outfit. The bracelet echoes the line at the wrist; a single iridescent accent pearl breaks the rhythm on purpose. Worn together, they are a set only on close inspection — which is the correct way for a set to behave. The choker adjusts across a 2-inch sterling extender; the bracelet is a slip-on comfort fit.

Genuine Biwa-style freshwater pearls, hand-graded in-house and strung by hand for drape and strength; one iridescent accent pearl. Clasp and extender in hypoallergenic, nickel-free 925 sterling silver. Choker sits at the collarbone, adjustable via 2-inch extender; bracelet 5.5–6 inches, elasticated comfort fit. Biwa pearls take their name from Lake Biwa, Japan, where freshwater cultivation began; ours are farmed in clean-water freshwater environments in that tradition — jewelry grown, not mined.

Care & Keeping

Pearls follow one rule above all: last on, first off. Finish your perfume, hairspray, and lotion before your jewelry touches skin, and remove it before anything else at day’s end. After each wear, pass a soft, lint-free cloth over the pearls to lift skin oils. Keep nacre clear of water, chlorine, and household chemicals, and store each piece separately in its Laevié pouch. Sterling silver revives with a gentle pass of a polishing cloth — kept away from the pearl itself. Never use ultrasonic cleaners or steam; a pearl’s structure is organic, and irreplaceable.