This exquisite watercolour painting, created on cold-pressed watercolour paper with a subtle texture, delicately captures the timeless elegance of twelve Tahitian pearls. Each pearl is depicted with painstaking attention to detail, showcasing the mesmerising natural hues and undertones unique to the Pinctada margaritifera oyster, the black-lipped oyster. Ranging from rich purples, iridescent blues- greens, to the most coveted peacock hues, the pearls are portrayed with a stunning metallic lustre that reflects their rare and ethereal beauty.

The artist’s background in the jewellery trade and gemmology is evident in the intimate understanding of gemstones that is brought to life through each pearls smooth curvature and reflective surface. Having witnessed some of the world’s finest pearls firsthand, the artist channels this appreciation into a piece that celebrates their splendour.

Measuring 23 cm x 23 cm in an unframed mounted size, this piece, signed by R Cox,is a striking tribute to the natural world’s finest treasures.