Fashion shoot: Woman with a pearl necklace

What does it take to redefine a classic? Pearls have been revered by the likes of Vermeer and Queen Victoria, but they have just as much a place in modern life as they did in the 17th century

Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring in 18k yellow gold with pearls _ Tiffany & Co.; Black top _ Skims from Lane Crawford; Sunglasses _ McQueen

High Jewellery collection earrings and necklace in 18k yellow gold with pearls and diamonds _ Chopard

Serpent Bohème necklace, bracelet and rings in 18k yellow gold with diamonds and mother-of-pearl _ Boucheron

Joséphine Aigrette head ornament, earrings and rings in white gold with Akoya pearls and diamonds _ Chaumet

High Jewellery collection earrings, necklace and bracelet in 18k white gold with Akoya pearls and diamonds _ Mikimoto

Divas’ Dream earrings and necklace in 18k rose gold with diamonds and mother-of-pearl _ Bvlgari

Divas’ Dream ring in 18k rose gold with diamonds and mother-of-pearl _ Bvlgari

CREDITS Photography / Gregory Chong Styling / Katherine Ho Hair / Keith Wo Make-Up / Heisan Hung Manicure / Jasmine Chan Gaffer / Po Model / Zoya at Same Model Photography Assistant / Chong

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