Nature shapes them. Any oyster can make a pearl – only beautiful ones can be jewels.’ Caragh McKay is a contributing editor at Wallpaper* and was watches & jewellery director at the magazine between ...

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Some brands are even integrating metallic threads and strands of mother-of-pearl into their wallpaper and wall-covering creations, which add a layer of luminosity and depth to the organic materials.