Slightly Flawed Australian White Pearl 9mm 12mm South Sea Pearl Saltwater Pearl Genuine Pearl 18K Pearl Earrings Studs

Pearl Type: Australian White South Sea Pearl Ear Posts (South Sea White Pearl) Pearl Size: 9–10mm, 12–13mm, 13-14mm, 14-15mm Metal Material: 18K Gold Australia is particularly renowned for its white South Sea cultured pearls. However, white South Sea cultured pearls are also farmed off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. There may be some variations depending on the growing region, size, and quality. Large pearls are naturally round with deep luster, complementing the cool sheen of 18K gold. They enhance a sophisticated look whether paired with formal attire or simple everyday wear. Australian white pearls, also known as South Sea White Pearls, are cultivated by the Pinctada maxima, a silver-lipped oyster, primarily found in the waters of Northern Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Their characteristics include: Size Advantage: Average diameter of 10–15mm, with rare pearls exceeding 16mm being exceptionally precious. Color Range: From pure white to silvery white, with soft pink or champagne overtones, exhibiting a delicate and soft luster. Nacre Thickness: Nacre thickness often exceeds 2mm (average for most saltwater pearls is only 0.35–0.5mm), resulting in deep and durable luster. Cultivation Period: Requires a 2–4 year cultivation period to harvest, contributing to their rarity and value. Quality Standard: The pearl stud earrings in this store are graded from slightly flawed to moderately flawed. For flawless, top-grade pearls, please contact us privately. Wearing and Care Recommendations It is recommended to put them on last and take them off first, avoiding direct contact of cosmetics, perfumes, and sweat with the pearl surface. After wearing, gently wipe with a soft dry cloth and store them individually in a velvet pouch or jewelry box to prevent scratches from hard objects. Avoid wearing them with 18K gold gemstone jewelry or jade bracelets (if worn on the wrist simultaneously) to prevent scratching the pearls. Luster Explanation: Our pearls are of medium-strong luster (you can clearly see the reflected light fixtures and lens shapes). https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54612499788_2b9fe5fd2c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54612491829_772f02995e_b.jpg Flaw Explanation: (In the Pearl Grading Guide: the circled areas can serve as a reference standard for the pearls in our store) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54586035868_cf01f90df0_b.jpg Our pearls are not certified (flawless) grade. Flaw levels range from slight to moderate. Any flaws are located near the ear post (close to the earlobe) and will not be visible when worn. Example Flaw: Growth Lines (small indentations) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54612591065_01f92023b5_b.jpg Process Description Upon receiving your order, we will conduct an inspection and exquisite packaging. If you require custom sizing or metal colors (yellow gold/white gold/rose gold), please message us for discussion. 💖 Follow us for the latest gemstone product information 📌 Latest arrivals on our Pinkoi store 💌 If you like specific colors or types of gemstones, feel free to message us for custom orders. Akoya Cultured Pearls: From oysters called Akoya oysters. They typically thrive in cooler waters. The main production areas are in Japanese waters. Some are also found in Vietnam and China. From oysters called Pinctada maxima. The word "maxima" signifies that the size is larger than pearls cultured in most other oysters. Some differences in appearance: South Sea cultured pearls usually start from 8mm and can even exceed 20mm. Think "large." Akoya cultured pearls are more commonly found in the 4 to 10mm range. Among these, 6mm is considered an average size for strand pearls, and 8mm is considered large. Another difference can be luster, which is the type of shine. Any pearl type, depending on various conditions, can have luster quality ranging from low to high. Comparing the luster of the highest quality South Sea cultured pearls with the luster of the highest quality Akoya cultured pearls, Akoya cultured pearls can have higher luster. The highest luster Akoya cultured pearls will have sharper reflections than the highest quality South Sea cultured pearls, like looking in a mirror. High-quality luster South Sea cultured pearls have a satin-like appearance. While South Sea pearls' luster may not reach the highest potential level of Akoya, some find this satin appearance more refined, elegant, and desirable. This is also why laboratories use different standards when evaluating the luster of the two. There are other distinctions: Akoya cultured pearls tend to be closer to perfect round shapes. Akoya cultured pearls typically have thinner nacre layers. Half a millimeter is considered very good thickness, and 0.80mm is considered thick. South Sea cultured pearls usually have nacre layers exceeding one millimeter, often over 2mm. Nacre thickness is measured from the nucleus to the pearl surface, and the quality of the nacre determines the luster. So, which one is better? It truly comes down to personal taste. Akoya cultured pearls have been recognized for generations as a standard because they can be so uniformly round with such high luster. South Sea cultured pearls are considered true high-end luxury items, especially Australian South Sea cultured pearls. Within the highest quality range, these South Sea cultured pearls lead in value. If you are looking for perfectly matched, perfectly round, very high luster, high-quality cultured pearl strands, Akoya cultured pearls are an excellent choice. If you are looking for the ultimate luxury in cultured pearls, especially those over 13mm, with beautiful luster, immense size, and relatively good roundness, then in strands, these are considered the ultimate luxury in cultured pearls.