Simon Alcantara’s The Illuminated Current is a flowing strand of Black South Sea mother of pearl, each piece cut in the almond-shaped vesica piscis form and linked with sterling silver. At its center, a sterling silver circle is hand-woven with white topaz and black cord, catching light against the dark, lustrous shell. A sterling silver eye charm hangs at the base, a symbol of vision, clarity and inner sight.
It’s a necklace about alignment, both in its mirrored, balanced design and in the quiet reminder it carries: the light you’re looking for is already within you. Wear it with simple black cashmere and let it be the only thing you need.
Black South Sea mother of pearl · Vesica piscis shapes · Sterling silver links · Handwoven sterling silver centerpiece with white topaz and black cord · Sterling silver eye charm · Handwoven by Simon Alcantara
FAQ:
What is mother of pearl, and is it the same as a pearl?
Mother of pearl, or nacre, is the iridescent inner lining of a pearl oyster’s shell. A pearl forms separately inside the oyster. Black mother of pearl has a deep, dark luster with shifting tones of grey, green and violet.
What does the vesica piscis shape mean?
The vesica piscis is the almond shape formed where two equal circles overlap. In sacred geometry, it represents two forces coming together in balance, which echoes the necklace’s theme of alignment.
