Starry melody Diamond Akoya Seawater Pearl 18k Gold Stud earrings

💎Product Summary Pearl Variety｜Japanese Akoya Saltwater Pearl Pearl Size｜7–8mm Metal Material｜18K White Gold ✨Product Details "Starry Melody" earrings create a soft, luminous beauty through symmetrical structure and delicate layering. The upper layer of diamonds sparkles like stars, while the dangling Akoya pearls sway gently in the light, reflecting a warm spectrum reminiscent of ripples on a night sky. The double-layered pearl design allows the earrings to move gracefully with a light rhythm, a balance of stillness and movement, softness and brilliance. Suitable for weddings, everyday wear, and important occasions, exuding just the right amount of elegance and luster. Please inquire privately if you require clip-on earrings. [Because our factory produces and manufactures its own pearls, all pearl sizes are limited edition. Because pearls require time to harvest, if certain sizes become scarce due to sold-out stock or changes in seawater and aquaculture conditions affecting the pearl harvest, some styles may be temporarily out of stock.] Please inquire about product availability before ordering. Our pearls, depending on their variety, originate from two major pearl-producing regions: Japan and China. All pearls are processed and crafted by professional jewelry workshops in China, ensuring consistent quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and perfectly showcasing the pearl's natural luster and charm. 🔹 Japanese Origin｜Akoya Seawater Pearls, Masama Pearls Akoya pearls are the most representative variety of seawater pearls. They are primarily cultivated in Mie, Kumamoto, and Ehime regions of Japan, with the Seto Inland Sea coast being particularly renowned. Akoya pearls are cultivated by the Pinctada fucata oyster. Due to the small size of the oyster, only one pearl can be cultivated per shell, and it requires approximately three years of careful cultivation. Therefore, their production is relatively scarce, resulting in high quality and price. Akoya pearls are nucleated pearls with exceptional roundness and a cool, bright luster, earning them the nickname "little light bulb" in the pearl world, and making them highly sought after in the high-end jewelry industry. The surface often exhibits a natural "orange peel" texture. Selected premium grades (with Japanese certificates) are nearly flawless and have an even brighter luster. Colors include cherry blossom pink, snow white, bluish-pink, cool blue, aurora gold, and queen color, among others. There is also a rare "Manata" color, a variant of Akoya pearl with a natural pinkish-purple sheen, highly sought after by collectors. 🔹 Origin in China | Freshwater Cultured Pearls China is the world's largest producer of freshwater pearls, with production concentrated in Zhejiang, Hunan, Jiangsu, and Anhui provinces. Freshwater pearls are primarily cultivated using large mussels such as the triangle sail mussel. A single mussel can produce dozens of pearls simultaneously, resulting in a much higher yield than saltwater pearls. In the past decade, with significant upgrades in cultivation techniques and selection standards, high-quality freshwater pearls have approached Akoya grade in terms of roundness, shell firmness, and luster. Although cultured without a nucleus, top-quality freshwater pearls achieve near-roundness, a warm and translucent luster, and a strong sheen, while being more affordable, making them a highly cost-effective choice for everyday wear and designer jewelry. Whether you choose Akoya saltwater pearls or Chinese freshwater pearls, all products are made in our Chinese workshops, ensuring that every piece, from raw materials to craftsmanship details, meets jewelry-grade standards, adding an elegant touch to your everyday look. Skin/Light Description: Our AKOYA pearl is a medium-strong light level (you can clearly see the reflected light and lens shape). Regarding blemishes: (In the pearl grading guide: circled areas can be used as reference standards for pearls in our store) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54586035868_cf01f90df0_b.jpg Our AKOYA pearls (including Masama) are not certified (flawless). Blemishes range from minor to moderate. They are located near the pearl post (near the earlobe) and are not visible when worn. Example of a flaw: Growth lines (small dents) AKOYA pearls come in pinkish or whitish colors (as shown in the image): 💡Wearing and Care Recommendations ・Avoid contact with perfume, alcohol, and chemicals. ・Wipe gently with a soft cloth after daily wear. ・Store separately to avoid scratches from impacts with hard objects. 📦**Process Description:** After placing an order, we will place the order with the overseas manufacturer, begin stone setting and production, and ship to Taiwan. Since the factory is located overseas, production and logistics take approximately 7 days. 💖Follow us for the latest gemstone product information 📌New arrivals at the Pinkoi store 💌Customize your favorite color or type of gemstone with us via private message Unsure whether to buy freshwater or Akoya pearls? A comparison of the two is as follows: I. Origin & Cultivation Akoya Pearls Akoya pearls are a type of cultured seawater pearl. They are primarily produced in Japan, but are also cultivated in Vietnam and China. Akoya pearls are cultivated using Pinctada martensii oysters, which require high salinity and complex ocean currents to grow. Typically, each oyster produces only one pearl. The cultivation cycle for Akoya pearls is relatively long, approximately 3-5 years. Akoya pearl production is low, accounting for about 10% of global pearl production (total seawater pearl production). Akoya was the world's first commercially produced cultured seawater pearl, beginning in the early 1900s. Cultured seawater pearls (including Akoya) are typically nucleated, with a spherical nucleus inserted into the oyster. Freshwater pearls are cultivated in freshwater environments such as lakes and rivers, primarily in the lakes and rivers of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, such as Zhejiang, Hunan, and Jiangsu provinces. The primary mother mussel used in freshwater pearl cultivation is the *Swimmy oyster*, and the growth environment requires stable and controllable water quality. A single mussel can produce 10-40 or 30-50 pearls. Most freshwater pearls form naturally inside the mussel without a nucleus (primarily through nucleus-free cultivation), resulting in less regular shapes. The cultivation cycle for freshwater pearls is relatively short, approximately 1-3 years. Freshwater pearl production accounts for the vast majority of global pearl production, approximately 95%. Nucleated freshwater cultured pearls are also known as "Edison pearls." Both natural and nucleus-free cultured pearls are almost entirely composed of nacre. II. Appearance - Shape & Size Shape: Akoya pearls, due to the implantation of a round nucleus during cultivation and the relatively thin nacreous layer which helps maintain their roundness, typically achieve a very round shape with a high rate of perfect roundness. High-quality Akoya pearls are over 90% near-perfectly round. The Akoya pearls that consumers encounter are generally of good roundness. Freshwater cultured pearls (mainly without a nucleus) are naturally formed without an implanted nucleus, making their shapes more prone to being oval or irregular. Over 80% of freshwater pearls on the market are oval, flattened, or baroque, with a lower proportion of perfectly round pearls. Due to the lack of a nucleus in freshwater culture, perfectly round freshwater pearls are extremely rare; near-round is considered the highest level of roundness. Freshwater nucleated cultured pearls (Edison pearls) are similar in size to saltwater pearls, but their roundness is lower. Size: Akoya pearls are relatively small, with most produced pearls ranging from 6-9mm, and commercially produced ones often 6-8mm or 5-8mm. 8mm is considered a good size, and the largest Akoya pearls can reach 10-11mm. The larger the Akoya pearl, the more valuable it is. Even a difference of just 1mm, such as between 7-8mm and 8-9mm Akoya pearls, can result in a significant price difference. Freshwater cultured pearls typically range in diameter from 5-12mm. Nucleated freshwater pearls (Edison pearls) can reach 12-20mm. South Sea pearls are generally more common in the 10-16mm range, with those exceeding 16mm being relatively rare and valuable. III. Appearance - Color: The primary body color of Akoya pearls is white. Common white overtones include pink, light blue-green, and light yellow-green, with pink being the most popular. Akoya pearls also come in blue (such as Manama) and yellow (such as Aurora Queen and Aurora Gold). Saltwater pearls (including Akoya) do not come in purple. Pearl color originates from minerals or natural pigments secreted by the mother-of-pearl. Freshwater cultured pearls are primarily white, pink, and light purple. Purple is a unique color of freshwater pearls, derived from carotenoids in the oyster. Nucleated freshwater pearls (Edison pearls) can be deep purple or bronze. Freshwater pearls do not come in pure black or deep gold. Some colors may have been bleached or dyed. IV. Appearance - Luster The luster of a pearl is one of the most important factors determining its quality, even its very soul. Luster is related to the thickness and quality of the nacre layer. The stronger th