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CX0055 - Asymmetrical South Sea Tahitian Pearl Ear Studs Sterling Silver
£185.00 GBP
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Two oceans. Two hues. One bold pair of asymmetrical ear studs — featuring a platinum-grey Tahitian pearl and a warm golden South Sea pearl, both over 10mm and perfectly imperfect.
Full Description:
Sometimes harmony lies in contrast. This distinctive pair of ear studs brings together two prized saltwater pearls — a golden South Sea pearl and a platinum-hued Tahitian — to form an artful mismatch that celebrates the uniqueness of nature.
Each pearl measures over 10mm, selected not to match, but to converse. The golden South Sea pearl is smooth and softly glowing, while the Tahitian counterpart has an expressive surface with a silvery platinum tone and cooler undertones.
Mounted on sterling silver posts with classic butterfly backs, these studs are a quietly daring alternative to traditional matching pairs. A beautiful gift for creatives, collectors, or anyone drawn to the poetry of imbalance.
Product Highlights:
- Genuine South Sea and Tahitian pearls
- Golden and platinum-grey colour pairing
- Approx. 10–11mm each pearl
- Naturally baroque, unenhanced finish
- Asymmetrical design – no two alike
- Solid silver post with butterfly back
- Elegant gift for modern pearl lovers
✧ Note ✧
- Made to order item processing time varies depending on item ordered, please enquire for details.
- For back order or additional orders, slight pearl variations in shape, size, and colour are expected.
- Hand measurements are approximate.
- All our pearl products feature natural surface variations, blemishes, and irregularities. These are inherent characteristics of genuine pearls, not manufacturing defects.
- Please read our shipping and return policies before completing your order.
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Something about pearls
A little bit more about Tahitian pearl, South Sea pearl, and Keshi from both bivalves (according to GIA)
Although commonly known as Tahitian Black Pearl, its body colour varies from silver to black to green to purple, with multiple coloured overtone which not seen in other pearls from the same oyster family. From Pinctada margaritifera (black-lipped pearl oyster), Tahitian pearls are cultivated primarily around the islands of French Polynesia (the most familiar of which is Tahiti), these saltwater cultured pearls usually range from white to black. Other colours include dark metallic greens and purples (sometimes called aubergine). The usual size is about 8 mm to 17 mm, although larger pearls exist in limited quantities. (GIA: These overtones and/or secondary hues may be green, pink, purple, or a combination of colours leading to such exotic and descriptive terms as “Peacock,” “Aubergine,” or “Pistachio.” On rare occasions, white, brown, and yellow primary bodycolours with a range of overtones may also be found.)
South Sea pearls have much softer but equally shiny body colours of white, cream, silver, or golden. Produced by Pinctada maxima mollusk, commonly referred to as the “South Sea pearl oyster,” is the largest of the Pinctada genus. It has 2 common forms: Silver-lipped and gold-lipped, producing the white body-coloured pearls and golden body-coloured pearls.
There are bead-cultured pearl and non-bead-cultured pearl, also known in the trade as Keshi (Japanese for “poppyseed”) Pearls from both of the Pinctada genus, formed without being intentionally nucleated in mollusks while undergoing pearl cultivation, resulting an accidental non-bead-cultured pearl. Although a by-product, Keshi is a wonder of nature in its own right, and is valuable and in demand.
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Some common words used in pearl trading:
Round shape
Near/semi Round shape
Baroque shape
Round Baroque shape
Keshi pearls
White South Sea Pearl
Gold South Sea Pearl
Tahitian Pearl
Akoya Pearl
Edison Pearl
Freshwater Pearl
Marbe Pearl
Colour enhancement
Pinctada margaritifera (black-lipped pearl oyster)
Pinctada maxima (white/gold-lipped pearl oyster)
Bead Cultured (BC)
Non-bead Cultured (NBC)
Body colour: the pearl’s dominant overall colour
Overtone: one or more translucent colours that lie over a pearl’s bodycolour
Orient: a shimmer of iridescent rainbow colours on or just below a pearl’s surface
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING
- All items are dispatched from the United Kingdom.
- Standard UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail.
- International orders (including to the US) are shipped via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed, or an equivalent tracked courier.
- Shipping insurance is optional but highly recommended for all orders, especially international shipments. Without insurance, customers assume full risk of loss or damage during transit. Claims can only be processed for insured shipments.
- Please ensure that your shipping address is correct at checkout. I am not responsible for parcels lost due to incorrect addresses provided by the buyer.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Please read carefully before placing your order.
Your Statutory Rights You have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of delivery without giving any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. This does not affect your statutory rights for faulty, damaged, or misdescribed items.
Return Window 14 days from delivery date for eligible items.
Items Excluded from Returns
✧ Earrings and other intimate items I do not accept returns on earrings or pierced jewellery due to hygiene reasons, in line with UK consumer protection regulations.
✧ Made-to-order pieces Made-to-order or custom pieces are non-returnable. These items are crafted specifically for you and cannot be resold.
✧ Insurance add-ons Insurance add-ons are non-refundable once delivery is completed.
✧ Items marked as final sale
All Other Items Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery, provided the item is returned in its original condition (tags attached and in original packaging), unused and undamaged.
Costs & Fees
- Original shipping costs: Non-refundable (except for faulty/misdescribed items or our errors)
- Return shipping: Buyer responsibility - must use tracked method with appropriate insurance
- Restocking fee: 15% applies to all eligible returns
- Inspection: Items subject to inspection upon return
Return Process To request a return, please contact me via email within 14 days of delivery. I will provide return instructions and address.
Damage Claims I inspect and carefully package every item prior to dispatch. If your item arrives damaged, please contact me within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
Refunds Refunds processed 5-10 business days after receipt and inspection of returned items. Refunds issued to original payment method. I reserve the right to refuse refunds if return conditions are not met.
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