925 Silver Chain Featuring Tahitian Pearl

About Cultured Pearls and Metals

Cultured pearls are natural organic materials whose color, overtones, shape and surface characteristics vary from one pearl to another. Depending on the available options, your necklace may feature a Tahitian, South Sea or freshwater cultured pearl, selected from your chosen color family. These natural variations are part of their beauty and make each creation unique.

A semi-round pearl retains a silhouette close to round while displaying slight natural variations. BC quality may show a few minor surface imperfections while maintaining good luster.

Your choice of chain also changes the character of the necklace. Sterling silver 925 offers a bright, luminous appearance. Yellow gold brings a warm, classic tone, rose gold a softer hue, while white gold offers a more understated and contemporary look. Yellow or rose gold-plated versions provide similar tones as a more accessible alternative to solid gold.

Pearls and metals naturally evolve differently over time. To preserve their appearance, avoid contact as much as possible with perfumes, cosmetics, chlorine and household products, and store your necklace separately when you are not wearing it.

Kalinas & Tainos is a French-Caribbean jewelry brand founded in Saint-Barthélemy in 2011, where every creation draws inspiration from the sea, travel, and the beauty of natural materials.

At the heart of the brand is Jérémy, its founder and creative director, originally from Provence. With a lifelong passion for the underwater world, objects rich in history, and design, his journey naturally led him to the Caribbean, where the colors of the ocean, the unique light of Saint-Barthélemy, and the beauty of cultured pearls continue to inspire him every day.

For over fifteen years, Kalinas & Tainos has been designing and assembling customizable jewelry in Saint-Barthélemy, combining Tahitian, South Sea, freshwater, and Akoya cultured pearls, rare conch pearls, gemstones, ancient coins, kangaroo leather, sterling silver 925, and gold. Each creation is designed to reveal the unique character of these materials through an elegant, timeless style deeply inspired by the art of living in Saint-Barthélemy.

More than a piece of jewelry, Kalinas & Tainos seeks to convey an emotion, a travel memory, and a lasting connection to Saint-Barth. Each creation is designed to accompany its wearer through the years and stand the test of time, like the memory of a precious moment.

Remove the necklace before showering, swimming, exercising and sleeping. Avoid chlorine, household products and direct contact with perfume or cosmetics. Use only a cloth suited to the metal finish and avoid rubbing the pearl.

Before storing your necklace, gently wipe the pearl and the metal with a soft, dry cloth. This removes perspiration, cosmetics and other residues that may affect the materials over time, even while the piece remains in its jewelry box. Store it separately from other jewelry to limit friction.

How do I choose the color of my pearl?

Simply choose the color family that appeals to you from the available options. As every cultured pearl is unique, the selected color represents a family of natural shades rather than one perfectly uniform tone.

Our team will select a pearl that matches your choice as closely as possible while creating a beautiful balance with your selected chain. If you are looking for a very specific shade, use the “Fully customize this necklace” option to tell us what you have in mind.

Will the pearl I receive be exactly identical to the one shown in the photographs?

No, and that is precisely what gives each creation its individual character. Cultured pearls are natural materials, so their color, reflections, shape and certain surface characteristics may vary slightly from one pearl to another.

We select each pearl individually to preserve the spirit and balance of the design shown.

Which chain should I choose: sterling silver 925, gold or gold-plated?

The choice mainly depends on the look you prefer and your budget. Sterling silver 925 offers a cooler brightness, while yellow gold creates a warmer, more classic look. Rose gold brings a softer tone, while white gold offers a luminous and understated finish.

Yellow or rose gold-plated versions offer a similar color aesthetic while providing a more accessible alternative to solid gold.

What is the difference between a gold chain and a gold-plated chain?

A gold chain is made from solid gold according to the fineness indicated in the product options. A gold-plated chain is made from another metal covered with a layer of gold.

Gold plating can naturally evolve over time, and its appearance will depend on how frequently the necklace is worn, as well as exposure to friction, water, perfume, cosmetics and perspiration.

Should I choose a 40 cm or 44 cm chain?

A 40 cm chain generally sits closer to the base of the neck and places greater emphasis on the pearl. A 44 cm chain falls slightly lower and offers a more classic fit.

The final position naturally depends on your body shape. To visualize the length more accurately, you can place a piece of string around your neck, measure it at 40 cm and then 44 cm, and compare where each length sits.

Can I wear this necklace every day?

Yes. This design is particularly easy to wear every day. However, to preserve the pearl and chain over time, we recommend removing the necklace before showering, swimming, exercising or sleeping.

Also avoid direct contact with perfumes, creams, cosmetics, chlorine and household products.

How should I care for my pearl and chain?

After wearing your necklace, gently wipe the pearl and chain with a soft, dry cloth. When you are not wearing it, store it separately from your other jewelry to minimize friction and scratches.

Gold-plated chains require particular care to preserve the plating for as long as possible.

Can I request a different pearl, chain or length combination?

Yes. Use the “Fully customize this necklace” option to send us your request. A particular pearl shade, a different length or another combination can be considered by our team depending on the possibilities available in our workshop.

How should I store my necklace?

Before storing your necklace, gently wipe the pearl and the metal with a soft, dry cloth. This removes perspiration, cosmetics and other residues that may affect the materials over time, even while the piece remains in its jewelry box. Store it separately from other jewelry to limit friction.