The ‘matinee’ mask chain features a string of freshwater pearls, traditionally hand knotted on the coloured silk of your choice. When attached to your face mask, the pearls are both a chic statement and a practical solution, but once removed, the strand transforms into an easy ‘matinee’ length necklace (that’s 20 inches in pearl-speak).

This piece is from the Pandemic Pearls collection, a defiant and optimistic take on how classic pearls can be relevant in a global outbreak (and beyond).