Algems · Anita Mai Tan
Pearl Necklaces & Diamond Collars
Explore pearl necklaces, multi-strand collars and diamond floral centrepieces by Anita Mai Tan, including South Sea and Tahitian pearl archive designs.
Archive works by Anita Mai Tan, recorded in the Algems private archive. Each original belongs to its collector. Enquiries for new commissions are welcome worldwide.
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The Fleur de Lune · Privately held
The works & their details
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The Fleur de Lune
- Form
- Multi-strand pearl collar with floral centrepiece
- Stones
- Graduated white pearls, pavé-set diamonds
- Metal
- White gold
A diamond blossom emerging from a constellation of pearls.
Privately held · Archive work
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The Éclat de Minuit
- Form
- Multi-strand necklace and matching earrings
- Stones
- Diamonds (pear, marquise, round brilliant) and white pearls
- Metal
- White gold or platinum setting
Where the serenity of pearls meets the intensity of diamonds, suspended in a lattice of light.
Privately held · Archive work
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La Couronne de Perles
- Form
- Choker necklace with matching drop earrings
- Stones
- Diamonds, South Sea pearls
- Metal
- White gold
Where the serenity of pearls meets the uncompromising brilliance of diamonds.
Privately held · Archive work
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The Jardin de Lumière
- Form
- Collar necklace with matching drop earrings
- Stones
- Yellow and white diamonds, South Sea pearls
- Metal
- White and yellow gold
A garden sculpted entirely in light, where golden leaves tremble above luminous pearls.
Privately held · Archive work
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The Rosée de Perles
- Form
- Pearl strand necklace with floral centrepiece
- Stones
- White pearls, pink sapphires, diamonds
- Metal
- White gold and rose gold
A garden touched by morning dew, gathered at the throat in pearl and precious stone.
Privately held · Archive work
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The Violette de Versailles
- Form
- Multi-strand collar necklace with matching drop earrings
- Stones
- Pearls, diamonds, amethysts, emeralds
- Motif
- Violet blossoms and trailing leaves
Twilight gardens rendered in pearl, violet blossom and emerald leaf.
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The Jardin Impérial
- Form
- Multi-strand pearl necklace with floral motif
- Stones
- Pink sapphires, emeralds, South Sea pearls
- Metal
- Rose gold
A garden of sculpted blossoms suspended on cascading pearl strands, caught between softness and splendour.
Privately held · Archive work
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Empress's Eternal Garden
- Form
- Necklace and earrings parure
- Stones
- Pearls, pink sapphires, emeralds, diamonds
- Character
- One of a kind
An imperial garden preserved forever in pearls, pink sapphires and emeralds.
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The Orchid Sovereign
- Form
- Multi-strand pearl necklace with floral brooch element
- Stones
- Pearls, rubies, emeralds, diamonds
- Edition
- One of a kind
A wearable garden of power and elegance, where pearls yield to sculpted orchids in full bloom.
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The Orchid Eclipse
- Form
- Triple-strand necklace with floral clasp
- Pearls
- Golden South Sea and Tahitian
- Metal
- White gold, pavé diamonds
Three strands of pearl trace the passage from golden light into the quiet depths of evening.
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The Empress's Cascade
- Form
- Multi-strand statement necklace with cascade pendant
- Stones
- South Sea pearls, emerald-cut and pear-cut diamonds
- Metal
- White gold
Four rivers of pearl converge beneath a geometric diamond clasp, cascading into luminous stillness.
Privately held · Archive work
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Before choosing a direction.
How do the pearl necklace silhouettes differ?
The Fleur de Lune uses five graduated pearl rows and a diamond floral centrepiece. The Orchid Eclipse records three strands of golden South Sea and Tahitian cultured pearls in an ombré arrangement. The Empress’s Cascade combines four pearl strands with articulated diamond pendant lines. Strand count and centrepiece placement offer a practical way to compare the designs.
Does every pearl necklace use the same pearl type?
No. Individual records identify different pearls, including South Sea, Tahitian and cultured pearls without a more specific variety. Refer to each catalogue entry rather than extending one work’s pearl description to the whole selection.
Can I discuss a pearl collar with matching earrings?
Yes. Several archived compositions include earrings, while others are necklaces alone. Share whether you are considering a collar, a longer necklace or a coordinated suite, and which balance of pearl strands and jewelled elements appeals to you.
For pricing, materials and timing, read about the commission process and speak with the atelier about your own brief.