Mer Silver Pendant - Baroque Pearl and Zirconia

The jewelry is made from 925 silver and rhodium plated for a uniform finish and enhanced resistance to oxidation. Hypoallergenic material, suitable for daily wear, with good durability under normal usage conditions.

Baroque Pearl is a natural pearl with an irregular, asymmetrical shape, which makes it unique and full of character. Unlike perfectly round pearls, each baroque pearl has a distinct personality, with a deep, elegant luster.

Like all pearls, it is an organic material sensitive to chemicals, perspiration, and abrasion. Special care is recommended to preserve its delicate luster over time.

The zirconia used in jewelry (cubic zirconia) is a stone that’s entirely man-made.

It’s zirconium dioxide melted at over 2700°C and carefully crystallized to obtain a clear, inclusion-free stone.

It’s virtually absent in nature — a triumph of the lab.

It even has a Cold War backstory: it was perfected by Soviet scientists at the Lebedev Institute in Moscow in the 1970s, under the name “fianit”.

The result mimics a diamond’s fire so well that it has become the most popular sparkling and affordable alternative to diamond.

Good to know: it’s different from “zircon,” which is a completely separate natural gemstone.

Most often it’s colorless, mirroring diamond, but it can be produced in any color.

Its strong brilliance is beautifully showcased in 925 silver and gold.

As a modern stone, it doesn’t have its own symbolic tradition, but it’s loved for its sparkle and versatility.

With a hardness of 8–8,5 it stands up well to everyday wear, requiring only moderate care.

Clean it gently to keep its fire, and it’s right at home in everyday jewelry.