Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings

A pair of Japanese Akoya cultured pearl stud earrings. Worn at the ear.

Akoya cultured pearls from Japan — chosen for the mirror-bright luster characteristic of the country's cold saltwater farms — set on fourteen-karat yellow or white gold posts. Each pearl is matched for shape, color, and surface, and graded AAA for the sharp, reflective luster Akoya are prized for.

Choosing your pearl size

Pearl size scales with the variant from six to eight-and-a-half millimeters. Six to six-and-a-half millimeter studs read delicate and everyday; seven to eight millimeters are the classic choice for bridal and gifting; eight to eight-and-a-half millimeters make a fuller statement at the lobe.

Yellow or white gold

Both posts are solid fourteen-karat gold with friction backs that hold the pearl flush against the ear. Yellow gold warms the pearl's overtones; white gold keeps the look cool and contemporary.

Caring for Akoya pearls

Pearls are organic — put them on last, after fragrance and hairspray, and wipe them with a soft cloth after wear. Kept simply, Japanese Akoya pearls hold their luster for a lifetime.

The best jewels make the best gifts.