14K Gold Blush Pearl Stud Earrings - 9mm Freshwater Pearls

Blush Pearl Stud Earrings - 9mm Round Pearls in Solid Gold

One round cultured freshwater pearl on each ear, 9mm across, set on a simple gold cup and post with nothing else on the piece. The body colour is white with a warm pink blush running through the lustre, and the surface holds a sharp reflection - you can see the shape of a window in it. The pair weighs 2.72 grams in 14k solid gold, with push-back fittings.

Nine millimetres is the size at which a pearl stops being an accent and becomes the piece. Below about seven it reads as a dot; at nine it fills the lobe and the lustre has room to do something. Freshwater pearls of this size are solid nacre all the way through rather than a thin coat over a bead nucleus, which is the quiet advantage of the type - the glow comes from depth of material rather than surface, and it does not wear thin.

FAQs

1. How large are they?
9mm - a generous stud that fills the lobe. Noticeably bigger than the 6 to 7mm pearls most classic studs use.

2. Are they freshwater or akoya?
Freshwater. The practical difference is construction: freshwater pearls of this size are solid nacre throughout, where akoya is a nacre layer grown over a bead. Akoya is generally rounder and glossier and costs roughly twice as much at 9mm; freshwater gives you size and depth of nacre for less.

3. What is the pink?
An overtone - a second colour floating over a white body, visible in the lustre rather than in the pearl itself. It shifts as the pearl turns, which is how you tell an overtone from a dyed body colour.

4. Can I wear them every day?
Yes, with one habit worth forming: put them on after perfume, hairspray and moisturiser, and wipe them with a soft damp cloth before they go away. Pearls are softer than every other gem and cosmetics dull the surface over time.

5. How should pearls be stored?
In a soft pouch, separate from harder jewellery, and not sealed airtight for years - nacre holds a little moisture and can craze if kept bone dry. Never an ultrasonic cleaner and never soak them. For the gold, see our Gold Care Card.

How to Style the Blush Pearl Studs

The most versatile pair in the collection - a large pearl stud goes with a suit, a shirt, a knit or a wedding without adjustment. Because they sit flat they wear comfortably under headphones and overnight. Explore the full 14k and 18k Gold collection, browse more Earrings, or visit JewelBuild™.