Verdura began his career in the early 1930s when he started working for Coco Chanel. No doubt, the young jeweler was indelibly influenced by his first employer and the layers of pearls she favored wearing over her suits. Later experimenting with color and textures in his jewelry designs, Verdura juxtaposed the vibrant sheen of pearls with the warm glow of gold for day and frosty brilliance of diamonds for night.