Pearl Earrings

For pearl studs, most people land between 6mm and 8mm. A 6mm pearl is the classic everyday and gift size, big enough to read as grown-up yet still neat on the lobe. At 7mm the pearl starts to carry a bare neckline on its own, and an 8mm pearl is a confident choice that still belongs at a wedding. Smaller pearls have their place too: 4mm to 5mm suits a younger ear or a subtle look. When in doubt, 6mm to 7mm is the safest gift.

These are the two types you will see most here, and each earns its place. Akoya pearls are saltwater pearls prized for being very round and for the bright, almost mirror-like luster people picture when they think of a classic pearl. Freshwater pearls are grown in lakes and rivers, cost less, and have a softer, warmer glow that flatters a wide range of skin tones, which makes them the sensible everyday choice. Gray and black Freshwater pearls add cool overtones and a bit of mystery for the person who already owns the white pair.

No, and we will always tell you the truth about a pearl. Our dramatic dark studs are genuine gray and black cultured Freshwater pearls, not Tahitian. True Tahitian and South Sea pearls are only produced as loose pearls set into bare mountings, never as ready-made, correctly photographed pieces, so we do not list them rather than show you an empty setting or mislabel a Freshwater pearl. What you see in the image is exactly the pearl you receive.

They are one of the best everyday fine-jewelry pieces you can own. A pearl stud is light, sits close to the ear, and reads as polished with a shirt or a dress without any effort. Pearls are softer than gemstones, so a little care goes a long way: put them in after your perfume, hairspray and moisturizer rather than before, since those products dull nacre over time. Worn thoughtfully, a good pair of pearl studs looks right for decades, which is exactly why they get handed down.

A diamond turns a pearl stud from lovely into an occasion. In this collection the pearl and diamond earrings run a full ladder, from a whisper of accent through a bright half carat total weight, so you can match the sparkle to the moment and the budget. Against high-luster pearl even a small diamond throws noticeable light and lifts the whole earring.

Wipe them with a soft, slightly damp cloth after wear, and let them dry before storing. Keep them away from perfume, hairspray, heat and ultrasonic cleaners, and store them apart from harder stones so nothing scratches the nacre. Because pearls are organic, this simple routine keeps their luster bright for a lifetime.

Yes. Every pearl in this collection is a genuine cultured pearl, and every setting is solid 14K gold or platinum, never plated or filled. Each pair is sold as a pair with backs included, ships insured for free, and is covered by our lifetime warranty and 30-day returns.