Pearls

Pearl Jewelry in Grand Cayman

Necklaces, studs and drops, with professional restringing in our George Town workshop.

The Organic Gem

Judged on Lustre, Not Size

Pearls are organic, grown rather than mined, and they are judged differently from any faceted stone. Lustre is the whole game: the depth and sharpness of the reflection on the surface. A smaller pearl with deep lustre will always look finer than a larger chalky one.

After lustre comes surface cleanliness, then shape, then size. We set pearls as studs and drops in 14-carat and 18-carat gold and string necklaces to order, knotted between each pearl so a broken strand loses one pearl rather than all of them.

Pearls need restringing periodically, since silk stretches and absorbs oils. That is workshop work we do here, along with re-knotting and clasp replacement.

The Collection

Pearls at IDC Cayman

A selection shown live from our George Town boutique. View any piece in detail, or enquire with our team.

The IDC Promise

Why Choose IDC Cayman

GIA-Certified

Independently graded by the Gemological Institute of America, certainty with every stone.

Entirely Tax-Free

No duty, no sales tax. Exceptional value on every purchase in the Cayman Islands.

Bespoke Service

Prefer something unique? Our atelier designs and crafts one-of-a-kind pieces by hand.

Lifetime Care

Cleaning, inspection and resizing, we care for your jewelry for life.

Questions

Good to Know

How do I judge pearl quality?

Lustre first: look for a sharp, deep reflection rather than a chalky surface. Then surface cleanliness, then how round the pearl is, and only then size. A smaller pearl with excellent lustre beats a larger dull one every time.

Do pearls need restringing?

Yes, periodically. Silk thread stretches and absorbs skin oils and perfume over time. We restring and re-knot pearls in our George Town workshop, knotting between each pearl so a break costs you one pearl rather than the strand.

How should I care for pearls?

Put them on last and take them off first, so perfume and hairspray never touch them. Wipe them with a soft cloth after wearing, and store them flat rather than hanging, which stretches the thread.

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Lustre Shows in the Hand

Photographs flatten pearl lustre completely. Come in and turn a strand under the light.

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Pearl Jewelry in Grand Cayman

Judged on Lustre, Not Size

Pearls at IDC Cayman

Emerald Flower Earrings

Emerald Oval Vintage Pendant

Emerald Vintage Pendant

Emerald Pear Flower Pendant

Ruby Flower Earrings

Ruby Teardrop Earrings

Ruby Vintage Earrings

Ruby Flower Pendant

Ruby Teardrop Pendant

Ruby Vintage Pendant

Sapphire Flower Earrings

Sapphire Vintage Earrings