Description: Estate Find 14K Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings Total weight 5.7g12mm mabe pearls.Snow white bodycolor with a nice pink overtone.Very strong orient.Accented by hollow gold rings.Shows only the slightest wear. See photos for condition. Butterfly backs dont match in size. About Cultured PearlsMany people assume that cultured pearls means cheap pearls.This is completely wrong.99.99% of pearls on the public market are cultured.Cultured saltwater pearls require pristine outdoor ocean environments.The oysters are very sensitive to their surroundings and need constant care.Even the temperature must be just right to make quality pearls.The nucleus of pearls are polished spheres of freshwater mussel shell.A very skilled technician is needed to place it and the donor tissue in just the right place.Even then 50-60% of oysters will eject the bead or die after incubation.The growth period for the pearl takes anywhere from 11 months to 7 years.Of the thousands of pearls harvested many are not round enough,clean enough, or have proper quality nacre to be used in fine jewelry.Pearls can't be polished to a round shape. It would leave dull spots.So what comes out of the oyster is what you get.And those all have to be sorted out and matched together by hand!A technician will have to sort through thousands of pearls to create one necklace.It's no wonder that even cultured pearls can demand a premium price. Make sure to check out our eBay store for other unique listings! We specialize in watches, Jewelry, antiques and collectibles
Price: 324 USD
Location: Ballwin, Missouri
End Time: 2025-01-18T17:58:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Shape: Round
Main Stone Creation: Cultured
Closure: Butterfly
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Graduation
Main Stone Width: 12 mm
Signed: No
Color: White
Main Stone Color: Cream
Metal: Yellow Gold
Main Stone: Mabe Pearl
Ear Area: Lobe
Brand: Unbranded
Setting Style: Bezel
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Type: Earrings
Metal Purity: 14k
Main Stone Shape: Round
Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Style: Stud
Number of Gemstones: 2
Handmade: Yes
