Jewelry by Artist has created the first cultured pearl to contain near field communication (NFC) technology. The NFC-empowered Momento Pearl™ allows a user to create a tailored voice message that can be played when the pearl is tapped against a compatible mobile device.
The patent-pending Momento Pearl™ can also save a variety of digital content including images, messages and videosby implanting an NFC chip deep inside the pearl.
The tiny computer runs without a battery by induction energy. When the Galatea app is downloaded, the user can record a message or upload an audio file. By tapping the pearl against an NFC-enabled mobile device, the audio is played and other digital material displayed.
“This is where the future of jewellery begins,” says inventor and Galatea founder Chi Huynh. “A person can ‘live’ in this pearl forever, as it holds the voice and memories of a loved one,” says Huynh, who plans on introducing more NFC-enabled jewellery to include gemstones and diamonds over the coming months.