Exotic, dramatic, and absolutely wondrous, this fascinating oceanic gem comes from the mysterious Pinctada Margaritifera, i.e. the Black-Lip Pearl Oyster.

Rich charcoal in color (Tahitian Pearls are actually rarely, if ever, completely black), this particular French Polynesian heirloom is paired with an oxidized sterling silver chain and a thick layer of 22k gold vermeil to complete the stylish look.

Adjustable size: 6.5" - 7".

"California dreamer."

With a laugh, that's how designer Robindira Unsworth describes herself. Except living, working, and raising 12 year old daughter India with her husband/business partner Robbie in idyllic Petaluma, a historic Sonoma County town nestled in a rolling valley between the rugged Northern California coast and wine country… who can blame her?

Buoyed by the diverse terroir of beauty all around her — from the stunning Pacific Coast to towering redwoods to riots of colorful wildflowers as far as the eye can see — the California dream is definitely alive and well in her environs.

But more than simply afford Robindira a bounty of everyday personal satisfaction, she channels all that fierce beauty into a stylish yet also particularly thoughtful design point of view:

“I take inspiration from my natural surroundings and travels out into the world, and love experiencing different cultures and bringing home the beauty that I find along the way.”

With an emphasis on hand sourced organic raw materials and superb craftsmanship — along with a keen artistic appreciation for the tricky balance between “natural” and “glamorous” — her carefully curated collection brings a warm rush of inspiration from Mother Nature every time you put her jewelry on.