8.5-9.0 mm White Akoya AAA Pearl Stud Earrings white gold
8.5-9.0 mm White Akoya AAA Pearl Stud Earrings yellow gold
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8.5-9.0 mm White Akoya AAA Pearl Stud Earrings

ItemSWE-A3ARDW90-E14YG

$795.00

Metal 14K Yellow Gold
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  • 90 days to return it for a full refund

This pair

Matched as a pair, then made for you

Pearl size
8.5-9.0 mm
Shape
Round
Grade
AAA
Pearl type
Akoya
Origin
Japan
Setting
14K Yellow Gold

Akoya grading

What AAA means on this pair

Our akoya grades consider luster, shape, surface, nacre and matching together, and luster is what they turn on. There is no universal akoya standard, so AAA means different things at different companies and the letters alone are not worth much. Ours is an internal standard.

  • ABright luster that goes hazy at the edges. Round to near round, 75 to 85% clean, with thin nacre.
  • AA+Bright, with the edge of a reflection nearly sharp. Round, 85 to 95% clean, with medium nacre.
  • AAAThis piece. Bright and sharp. Round, 95% clean or better, with visibly thick nacre and close matching.
  • HanadamaCertified in Japan by an independent laboratory, then selected by us from the upper end of that range. Hanadama is a quality range rather than a single level, so two certified strands can differ considerably.

Our 8.5-9.0 mm akoya pearl earrings are a classic pair of earrings. This size is considered larger in the range of akoya pearls. The pearls are perfectly round with excellent luster and shimmering overtones, a statement to their quality. The posts and backs are composed of solid 14-karat gold, and the size of backing is the perfect complement to the size of pearl, ensuring proper fit and wear.

Akoya pearls are known for their perfect round shape and unmistakable luster unique to akoya pearls grown in the cold coastal waters of Japan. The finest pearls from this region are known for their mirror-like luster and smooth surfaces – qualities you will clearly see the moment you open the box.

For more than a decade, we’ve imported akoya pearls from just two sources in Japan. This is the only way to guarantee the pearls have grown for two full seasons – a farming technique known as “koshimono.” This is important because it directly affects the nacre thickness, or the durability of your pearls. You want your pearls to last a lifetime, and you want to be able to pass them down from generation to generation. Two seasons of growth guarantees you will.

Before you decide

We can show you the pearls first

The pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy anything, we will photograph the exact pair we would use for your earrings and send them to you.

What you will see

Photographs of the actual pearls we would use for your earrings.

We hold the exact pearls we photograph for you for 24 hours while you decide.

We usually reply within one business day, Monday through Friday.

The same on everything we sell

What you can count on before you look at a single pearl

We do our own buying

We do not outsource our buying, and we do not pick from someone else's catalog. Every pearl we sell is sourced, inspected and bought by us, from the growers, producers and dealers we have worked with for decades.

Made in Los Angeles

Matched and finished by our own team rather than pulled off a shelf, and still out the door within one business day.

Graded to our own standard

There is no universal pearl grading standard. Ours is internal, applied the same way across everything we sell, and luster is what it turns on.

Included with purchase

It arrives ready to give, or to keep

  • Certificate of authenticity

    Individually prepared, stating the origin, quality and characteristics of your purchase.

  • Presentation box and pouch

    For presenting it and for keeping it safe between wearings.

  • Care kit

    A polishing cloth and instructions for keeping the nacre bright.

From people who bought it

What owners say about these earrings

Overall rating: 4.965517 / 5 from 29 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These 8.5-9.0 mm Akoya AAA pearl stud earrings feature perfectly round pearls with excellent luster and shimmering overtones. Crafted with solid 14-karat gold posts and backs, they offer a perfect fit and are a testament to the quality of the pearls sourced from Japan.

Summary topics

  • Pearl Quality: 42%
  • Customer Service Experience: 21%

Review topics: ["size","quality","customer service","service","shipping","pearls","earrings","pair","luster","blemishes","akoyas"].

Review highlights

  • "As a repeat customer, I wholeheartedly recommend this company for top notch pearls and amazing customer service!"Dorene D.
  • "Unmatched quality of pearls and impeccable customer service."Yana C.
  • "This is my first time buying real pearls and wow I have no regrets... they are stunning!"Muriel G.

Reviews

Incredible product and customer service

"I recently ordered pearl stud earrings from Pearl Paradise and needed help picking the pearl color. I reached out to customer service, and Tyler was incredibly helpful, sending photos and letting me choose the exact pearls for my earrings. The shipping was super quick. I’m really happy with my purchase and will definitely shop at Pearl Paradise again!"

Jessica B. (5/5)

Just as beautiful as I

"Just as beautiful as I thought!"

Fiona Z. (5/5)

Very lovely.

"Very lovely."

Kerry D. (5/5)

Beautiful

"I purchased these as a 16th birthday gift for may daughter. I was nervous about purchasing from an online site, however I am so glad that I listened to the positive reviews. The pearls are absolutely stunning, they arrived within 3 days, and contained all of the information I could possibly want regarding their care. My daughter loves them! I will definitely purchase from here again."

Ainsley R. (5/5)

Would purchase again!

"Perfect size for both day and night! Earring post and clasp quality is great, won't need to worry about it slipping off. And of course, the pearls are impeccable, especially at this price point. No flaws to the visible eye and there's a great sheen. Shipping was fast and packaging quality was great, if you're looking to buy these for a special someone."

Jessie L. (5/5)

Perfect Akoya

"My girlfriend loves this pretty shiny Akoya! No flaw, very shiny even under the low light, perfect shape and size!"

Leo C. (5/5)

Perfect Size

"Initially ordered a 7.5-8.0 mm pair but they were smaller than expected. Went into the showroom to exchange for a bigger pair and the process was highly enjoyable and very helpful. Highly recommend!"

Justine T. (5/5)

Akoya Pearls

"Girlfriend loved thtem !"

Dan A. (5/5)

Great business

"Mackenna was extremely helpful matching a pearl bracelet to my wife's necklace. When the intial tone of the bracelet didn't work, they were very helpful in not only matching the rose coloring, but also sizing the bracelet to fit her wrist and also helping with a set of perfectly matched pearl earrings. Everyone at this business was helpful and wanted to make sure the pearls were exactly what we wanted."

Michael L. (5/5)

Akoya Pearl Earrings

"They are lovely. I'm very pleased with my purchase!"

Barbara W. (5/5)

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