What is the metal in the 14k White Gold 5-5.5MM Akoya Cultured Pearl Solitaire Stud Earrings?

The earrings are made of solid 14K gold with a rhodium finish, giving the metal a bright white surface rather than a plated base metal.

What size are the pearls on these earrings?

The earrings feature two Japanese Akoya cultured pearls measuring 5.0-5.5mm each, set in cup settings with thick nacre and medium luster.

How should I care for these pearl earrings?

Since pearls are soft compared to mineral stones, the earrings should be kept away from perfume, hairspray, and household cleaners, and wiped gently with a soft cloth after wear.

What kind of closure do these earrings have?

The earrings use a push back closure, a simple and secure design for the earring's cup-set pearls.

14k White Gold 5-5.5MM Akoya Cultured Pearl Solitaire Stud Earrings

$554.00 — $711.00

Solid 14K white gold studs set with two 5-5.5mm Japanese Akoya cultured pearls in cup settings. Medium luster, thick nacre, clean surfaces, with secure push backs for everyday wear.

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SKU: AK-PEARL-STD-14K-AAA

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Each earring holds a single Akoya cultured pearl in a cup setting, its surface clean and its medium luster catching light with a soft, even glow. A faint pink overtone plays across the white body of the pearl, a natural trait of Japanese Akoya pearls with thick nacre.

The mounting is solid 14K gold with a rhodium finish, giving a bright white surface that resists tarnish. Each earring closes with a simple push back, keeping the pair low-profile.

Metal Color	White, Yellow
Pearl Size	5.0-5.5mm, 6.0-6.5mm, 7.0-7.5mm
Gender	Female
Design Style	Pearl Stud Earring
Country of Origin	US
Gemstone	No
Diamonds	No
Condition	New
Replenishable	Yes
Combined Dimensions	5 x 5 x 5, 6 x 6 x 6, 7 x 7 x 7
Backing	Push Back
Metal	Gold
Metal Karat	14
Plated	Yes, No
Plating Type	Rhodium
Total Diamond Quantity	0
Total Diamond Weight	0
Pearl Type	akoya-cultured
Pearl Color	white-with-pink-overtone
Pearl Luster	medium-luster
Pearl Shape	round
Pearl Uniformity	Good to Very Good
Pearl Surface Blemishes	Clean
Pearl Grade	AAA
Pearl Nacre	Thick
Pearl Quantity	2
Pearl Source	Japanese Akoya
Pearl Setting	Cup Setting
Birth Stone Month #1	June
Age Group	Adult
Gemstone Total Quantity	0
Pearl Origin	Cultured
Material 1	Gold
Material 2	Pearl
Color Code	W, Y

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the metal in the 14k White Gold 5-5.5MM Akoya Cultured Pearl Solitaire Stud Earrings?: The earrings are made of solid 14K gold with a rhodium finish, giving the metal a bright white surface rather than a plated base metal.
What size are the pearls on these earrings?: The earrings feature two Japanese Akoya cultured pearls measuring 5.0-5.5mm each, set in cup settings with thick nacre and medium luster.
How should I care for these pearl earrings?: Since pearls are soft compared to mineral stones, the earrings should be kept away from perfume, hairspray, and household cleaners, and wiped gently with a soft cloth after wear.
What kind of closure do these earrings have?: The earrings use a push back closure, a simple and secure design for the earring's cup-set pearls.

How to Care for Your 14k White Gold 5-5.5MM Akoya Cultured Pearl Solitaire Stud Earrings

Wipe the pearls gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear to remove oils.
Store the piece separately in a soft pouch to prevent scratching the nacre.
Keep it away from perfume, hairspray, and household cleaners, which can dull the pearl's luster.
Remove the earrings before swimming, bathing, or exercising.
Polish the gold and rhodium finish occasionally with a jewelry cloth to maintain its brightness.

Key Features

Two Japanese Akoya cultured pearls, each measuring 5.0-5.5mm, sit in cup settings.
The pearls carry a medium luster with thick nacre and clean surfaces.
A faint pink overtone accents the white body of each pearl.
The mounting is solid 14K gold finished in rhodium for a bright white tone.
Push back closures secure each earring.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Solid 14K gold construction with a rhodium finish rather than plating over base metal.
Pearls are rated AAA with thick nacre, clean surfaces, and medium luster.
Push back closures offer a simple, secure fit.

Cons

Pearls require more careful handling than mineral gemstones since nacre is comparatively soft.
Medium luster is a step below the highest luster grades available in Akoya pearls.

The mounting is solid 14K gold with a rhodium finish, giving a bright white surface that resists tarnish. Each earring closes with a simple push back, keeping the pair low-profile.

14k White Gold 5-5.5MM Akoya Cultured Pearl Solitaire Stud Earrings

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Care for Your 14k White Gold 5-5.5MM Akoya Cultured Pearl Solitaire Stud Earrings

Key Features

Pros and Cons

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Cons

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