Vintage 1970’s Modernist Sterling Silver Pearl Set.
Toi et Moi Ring + Matching Clip-On Earrings
This striking circa 1970’s modernist artisan-made set consists of a sculptural Toi et Moi cross-over ring and matching clip-on earrings, all crafted in sterling silver and signed by the artist.
The design is pure mid-century studio jewellery — organic yet architectural, fluid yet structured.
The Ring
The Toi et Moi (“You and Me”) design features two blueish-grey semi-round cultured pearls facing one another in a graceful cross-over formation. The pearls are cradled in minimalist silver settings, connected by a strong, sculptural band that feels both industrial and refined.
The Toi et Moi style historically symbolises:
• Union.
• Duality.
• Partnership.
• Balance between two souls.
Napoleon famously gifted Josephine a Toi et Moi ring in 1796 — and the symbolism has endured ever since.
The Earrings
The matching clip-ons echo the same design language:
• Teardrop-shaped oxidised silver backplates.
• Two stacked blue-grey cultured pearls.
• Soft satin silver finish with darkened recesses for contrast.
• Secure, well-constructed clip mechanisms.
The teardrop form adds softness to the strong modernist lines, while the oxidised interior creates beautiful depth and shadow around the pearls.
The Pearls
The cultured pearls display a moody blue-grey overtone with subtle silver iridescence — understated, elegant, and incredibly versatile. Not bright white. Not overly flashy. Just cool-toned sophistication.
Measurements : The ring measures as a size O and half as per ring measure stick and weight of 7.4 grams.Each of the clip-on earrings measure 2.8cm x 1.9cm.The earrings with a combined weight of 14 grams.Each of the pearls measure approx 7.80mm in diameter.
