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The new accessories trend: Worn by Meghan Markle, Dakota Johnson and more

The resurgence of pearl and shell jewellery

For a long time, pearls were only seen on society’s elite and inside grandmothers’ jewellery boxes, and if you were ever seen wearing any kind of shell jewellery, then you were pigeonholed as a ‘surfy’

Over time though, pearls have become timeless pieces that especially when gifted, hold sentimental value.

Now, both pearl and shell-detailed jewellery are back in style in a big way. They have been crafted into more modern designs and become more popular and on-trend after they have been worn by some of our favourite fashion influencers and celebrities.

Isabel Lucas
Isabel Lucas (Credit: Getty)
Missoni
Gigi Hadid wearing pearls on the Missoni runway (Credit: Getty)

Due to the rise of the trend, an array of jewellery designers and fashion brands have started creating beautiful shell and pearl accessories.

Add some of these gorgeous pieces to your accessories collection and shop some of the best below.

*Get the look Vanessa Hudgens: Kookai seashell earrings, $35

shell hoops
(Credit: Kookai)

*Get the look Isabel Lucas: Shahsi @ Shopbop drop shell earrings, $74.75

shell earrings
(Credit: Shopbop)

*Get the look Meghan Markle: Natasha Schweitzer @ The Undone freshwater pearl earrings, $380

Pearl earrings
(Credit: The Undone)

Sabo Skirt shell necklace, $12

necklace
(Credit: Sabo Skirt)

*Top pick: Samantha Wills drop hoop earrings with freshwater pearl detail, $119

drop hoop earrings
(Credit: Samantha Wills)

Samantha Wills pearl ring, $79

Pearl ring
(Credit: Samantha Wills)

VALERÉ Dolve Vita pearl necklace, $550

necklace
(Credit: Valeré)

F + H 18K gold plated shell necklace, $169

shell necklace
(Credit: F+H Jewellery)

Sun and Day gold shell bracelet approx $7 AUD

Sun and Day bracelet
(Credit: Etsy)

Everrich @ Amazon Australia shell bracelet & necklace set, $16.76

shell set
(Credit: Amazon)

Timeless gift* Najo 18K rose gold & freshwater pearl pendant, $139

Pearl necklace
(Credit: Najo)

ALIXYANG Natural baroque pearl earrings, $108

Pearl earrings
(Credit: ALIXYANG)

Stylist’s pick* Glassons, shell sandals, $39.99

Shell sandals
(Credit: Glassons)

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