White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings

$480.05

Free insured shipping · Final sale: pierced earrings

Item KJ-C8D906D753 · In Stock · 3 options

Selected: 14K Rose Gold

The White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings are stud earrings in 14K Rose Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold. Choose from 3 options by metal, priced $480.05 to $489.37. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: 14K Rose Gold

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White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings: overview

Made in 14K Rose Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold, the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) are stud earrings designed for everyday wear. In detail, overall size is about 4 mm, the finish is polished, and construction is solid.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), pearls bring a soft luster that no faceted stone has, and they suit both formal and daily wear.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), it measures about 4 mm (0.16 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 $480.05 to start, the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) sit near the middle of the 355 earrings in the shop on price. Similar designs include the Freshwater Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings — 14K Yellow / White Gold and the Cultured Panache Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 8 mm.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: 14K Rose Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated
Construction: Solid
Primary stone: Cultured White Akoya Pearl
Stone size: 3.5-4.5 mm
Earring size: 4 mm
Post length: 0.37 in
Sold as: Pair (two earrings)
Options: 3
Price: $480.05 to $489.37

Prices by option

The White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) come in 3 combinations across metal, and prices run $480.05 to $489.37. Price follows material: karat gold and platinum cost more than silver, and each step up in width or carat weight adds metal or stone.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

14K Rose Gold: $480.05
14K Yellow Gold: $484.16
14K White Gold: $489.37

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 3 metals offered for the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) is best at.

The least expensive way into this design is the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) — 14K Rose Gold at $480.05. At the top of the range, the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings — Rhodium-Plated on 14K White Gold is $489.37. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), 14K Rose Gold, from $480.05: the everyday rose gold, with a soft pink tone that will not wear off.
For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), 14K Yellow Gold, from $484.16: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), 14K White Gold, from $489.37: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.

About the metals

Every option of the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) are 14K gold, starting at $480.05. 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.

In yellow gold, the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) starts at $484.16. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

In white gold, the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) starts at $489.37. White gold is gold alloyed with white metals and finished with a bright rhodium plating. The plating slowly wears with time; a jeweler can re-plate it in about an hour, typically every one to three years with daily wear.

In rose gold, the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) starts at $480.05. Rose gold takes its pink tone from copper in the alloy. The color is part of the metal itself, so it does not wear off.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Some white gold alloys contain nickel. 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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

About the pearls

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), the stone is cultured white Akoya pearl. Stones measure 3.5-4.5 mm.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-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.

Fit and wear

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), sold as a pair, so you receive two matching earrings.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), post length is about 0.37 in, a standard fit for most lobes.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) at $480.05 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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings.

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), Button Pearl Stud Earrings, from $141.35: $338.70 less to start.
For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), Seed Pearl 3-Prong Stud Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold, from $367.96: $112.09 less to start.
For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), Cultured White Freshwater Pearl Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 3.2 mm, from $274.15: $205.90 less to start.
For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), Cultured White Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings — Cultured Freshwater Pearl, from $478.94: $1.11 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings) in 14K Rose Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold: karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; white gold's rhodium plating can be refreshed by a jeweler when the warmer base color starts to show; 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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings).

For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-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 White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings (pearl-stud-earrings), cultured pearl: a pearl grown by a mollusk around a nucleus placed by a pearl farmer.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Pierced earrings are final sale for hygiene reasons. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

Are these sold as a pair?

Yes. You receive two matching earrings.

Is it solid gold?

Yes. Karat gold options are gold alloy all the way through, not plated or filled.

Will gold tarnish?

Karat gold does not rust, and in normal wear it does not tarnish. Lotion and soap film can dull it; warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush bring the shine back.

Will white gold turn yellow?

The rhodium plating on white gold wears slowly with daily use and can reveal a warmer tone underneath. A jeweler can re-plate it quickly, usually every one to three years.

Can I wear them in the shower or pool?

Take them off. Pearls are soft and porous, and chlorine, soap, and hot water dull them. Put pearls on after perfume and lotion, and wipe them after wear.

Are the pearls real?

Yes. Cultured pearls are real pearls, grown inside a mollusk around a nucleus placed by a pearl farmer. Each one varies slightly in shape, surface, and luster, so no two pieces match exactly.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return them?

Pierced earrings are final sale for hygiene reasons, so they cannot be returned for a change of mind. A verified manufacturing defect is still covered by the one-year limited warranty.

Are they a good gift?

The White Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings make an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and because pierced earrings are final sale, confirm the metal and back type first.