Behind the Pearl Collection

  1. Behind the Pearl Collection

    A Kate & Kole signature, freshwater baroque pearls

    At Kate & Kole, our pearl jewellery is made with freshwater pearls and crafted in solid gold or silver. Each pearl is unique, so the shape and surface will vary slightly from piece to piece. That’s part of the point. A pearl gift should feel personal, not mass-produced.

As the birthstone for June, pearls offer a thoughtful way to mark the month, timeless, personal, and designed to be treasured.

  1. SHOP TINY PEARL NECKLACE

    Pearl necklace: best for everyday wear

    "We've updated this design to feature a tiny tube bail, it's a simple update to elevate a customer favourite."

    — Sara, Co-Founder and Design Director

    Our Tiny Pearl Necklace is made with a single freshwater pearl on a fine 1mm cable chain. Each pearl is finished with a hand-melted gold granule and wire stem, then soldered to a fine bail.

    A meaningful gift for a birthday, but it’s still easy to wear. It can sit on its own or layer with other fine chains.

    Choose a pearl necklace if they like:

    • Fine everyday jewellery
    • Pieces worn close to the skin
    • Simple necklaces they can layer
    • A birthstone gift that does not feel too formal
  1. SHOP PEARL EARRINGS

    Pearl earrings: best when you want an easy gift

    "Classic, simple, timeless. A mix of high polished gold with natural pearls is perfection."

    — Maddy, Co-Founder and Creative Director

    The Tiny Pearl Hoops feature small freshwater baroque pearls hand-wrapped with solid gold or silver wire and strung onto everyday sleeper hoops. They can be worn with or without the pearl charm, which makes them more useful day to day.

    The Classic Pearl Hoops have a little more presence. They are crafted in solid gold with 15mm endless sleepers and a single freshwater pearl, finished with a hand-melted gold granule and fine bail.

    Our Pearl Studs are made with freshwater pearls and designed to sit close to the ear. They are the easiest pearl piece in the edit: clean, minimal and made for everyday wear. If you’re choosing a June birthstone gift and you’re not sure where to start, studs are a safe place to begin.

    Choose pearl earrings if they like:

    • Simple everyday jewellery
    • Studs, hoops or sleeper earrings
    • A June birthstone gift that feels easy to wear
    • Pearls with a clean, modern look
  1. SHOP PEARL BRACELETS

    Pearl bracelet: best for something subtle

    "The tiny tube bail makes this sit so beautifully on the wrist, the kind of small update that completely changes how a piece feels."

    Sara, Co-Founder and Design Director

    Our Tiny Pearl Bracelet is made with a freshwater pearl on a fine 1mm cable chain. The Tiny Pearl Link Bracelet features three tiny freshwater pearls, hand-wrapped with silver or solid gold wire and strung onto a matching fine cable chain.

    Choose a pearl bracelet if they like:

    • Subtle jewellery
    • Fine bracelets
    • Pieces they can layer
    • A small June birthstone gift with meaning
  1. SHOP BAROQUE PEARL RING

    Pearl ring: best for something less expected

    "Every baroque pearl has its own shape, no two of these rings are ever the same. The design itself is a clever expression of craft with our jewellers refining a traditonal technique into a modern masterpiece."

    — Sara, Co-Founder and Design Director

    Our Baroque Pearl Ring is made with an 8mm freshwater baroque pearl, bridge set on solid gold or silver. It is made to order in Australia.

    Choose a pearl ring if they like:

    • Statement pieces
    • Rings with a point of view
    • Jewellery that feels less expected
    • A milestone June birthday gift
  1. SHOP THE PEARL COLLECTION

    How our pearl jewellery is made

    Pearls need a little more care at the bench.

    Because pearls are natural materials, every setting and finish needs to be considered. Our pearl pieces are made with freshwater pearls and finished by hand in our Newcastle studio. Our jewellers use traditional jewellery-making techniques alongside modern technology, with each piece created from recycled gold or carefully finished in solid gold or silver.

    The detail matters. A pearl needs to be secure, comfortable to wear and finished in a way that respects the material.