Become a Pearl Expert
The Ultimate Guide
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
These color-treated Black Freshwater pearl stud earrings are famous for their intense rainbow iridescence. Measuring 8.5-9.0mm, these versatile pearl stud earrings can be worn to the office or a night out on the town with zero effort.
Our AAA Quality Freshwater pearl earrings are perfectly round and nearly flawless, with bright, touchable luster. Each pair is set on your choice of 14K White or Yellow Gold posts, and are mounted by hand, to order here in our Los Angeles, CA workshop.
Your new Black Freshwater Pearl Earrings arrive in a pretty Presentation Box for you to keep, and is accompanied by a GIA Graduate Prepared Retail Appraisal and Pearl Care Instructions.
Match a beautiful pair of pearl earrings with a stunning necklace or pearl pendant.
Pearl Color | Black |
Pearl Type | Freshwater Pearls |
Pearl Quality | AAA |
Pearl Size | 8.5-9.0mm |
Pearl Shape | True Round |
Overall Length | NA |
Mollusk Type | Hyriopsis cumingii, freshwater mussel |
Area of Origin | China |
Worried about your purchase getting lost or stolen? If you never receive your order, we will replace it free of charge
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G.I.A graduate prepared retail appraisal
Custom velvet lined protective jewelry box
Wear often and wipe pearls clean with a soft cloth
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
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