Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold

The Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold at a glance

Made in 14K Yellow Gold, the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings) are stud earrings designed for everyday wear. In detail, overall size is about 8.1x6.1 mm and the finish is polished.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), pearls bring a soft luster that no faceted stone has, and they suit both formal and daily wear.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), it measures about 8.1x6.1 mm (0.32 x 0.24 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across). A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $992.47 to start, the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings) are among the higher-priced of the 355 earrings in the shop; only 12% start higher, mostly because of the weight of solid gold or platinum. Similar designs include the Round 4-Prong Claw Stud Earrings — 14K White / Yellow Gold · 5 mm and the Natural London Blue Topaz 5-Claw Prong Solitaire Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 6 x 4 mm.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metal

14K Yellow Gold

Finish

Polished

Primary stone

Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire

Stone size

5x3 mm

Earring type

Stud

Earring size

8.1x6.1 mm

Post

Friction

Backs

Friction Backs Included

Post length

0.37 in

Sold as

Pair (two earrings)

Options

1

Price

$992.47

Options and pricing

The Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings) are offered as a single option at $992.47. That price includes free insured ground shipping; faster shipping and any sales tax that applies to your address are added at checkout.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), at checkout, the price and availability are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

About 14K Yellow Gold

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

About the pearls

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), the stone is lab-grown blue sapphire. Stones measure 5x3 mm.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), pearls are organic gems. Cultured pearls grow inside a mollusk around a small nucleus, and they are softer than faceted stones, so they are the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), lab-created gemstones share the chemistry and optical properties of their natural counterparts. They are labeled as lab-created and offer vivid, consistent color.

Fit and wear

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), sold as a pair, so you receive two matching earrings.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), friction backs are included. Friction backs, also called push backs, slide onto the post and hold by tension.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), post length is about 0.37 in, a standard fit for most lobes.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), a stud sits on the front of the lobe, so the listed size is what shows. Studs up to about 5 mm read as a small point of shine, 6 to 8 mm is easy to see across a table, and larger studs make a statement.

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), standard earring posts are made for the lobe. Cartilage and upper-ear piercings usually take a flat-back or labret post instead, so check the post type in the specifications before you order for one.

Wearing and pairing

For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), if you have a second piercing, pair this style with a smaller stud for a graduated look. Browse diamond studs and all earrings.

Who will love it

The Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings) suit an everyday pair for work and weekends, a holiday gift, or a pair for a second piercing. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

Similar pieces at a glance

Weighing the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings) at $992.47 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold.

• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), Round 3-Prong Claw Cocktail-Style Stud Earrings — 14K Yellow / White Gold · 3 mm, from $835.33: $157.14 less to start.
• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), Lab-Grown Emerald Claw-Prong Rope Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 3 mm, from $727.73: $264.74 less to start.
• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), Heart 5-Prong Claw V-End Stud Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 5 x 5 mm, from $659.87: $332.60 less to start.
• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), Cultured White Freshwater Pearl And Natural Amethyst Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 10 mm, from $541.27: $451.20 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings) in 14K Yellow Gold: karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; pearls should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth after wear and kept away from sprays, sweat, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings).

• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), lab-created gemstone: a gemstone grown in a laboratory with the same chemistry as its natural counterpart.
• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), cultured pearl: a pearl grown by a mollusk around a nucleus placed by a pearl farmer.
• ◆For the Lab-Grown Blue Sapphire And Cultured White Akoya Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold (claw-prong-accented-pearl-earrings), friction back: an earring back that pushes onto the post and holds by tension.

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