How to choose pearl earrings - studs. At Blue Nile we offer a variety of pearl types including Akoya, Freshwater, South Sea and Tahitian cultured pearls. For our Akoya cultured pearls we offer two collections, Premier and Classic.
Blue Nile Premier Akoya Cultured Pearls are the highest quality pearls in our Akoya collection. The thick nacre coating results in a very high luster and beautiful white body - often highlighted with rosé or silver overtones. The pearls are mounted on 18k white gold posts with push backings for pierced ears.
Each pair of pearls has a white-rosé color, and is graded round to mostly round, with high luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. To create a clean look in a white metal, pearls are mounted on 18k white gold posts with push backings for pierced ears. For eye-catching brilliance, choose earrings set with diamonds graded H-color and SI-clarity.
Each pair of pearls has a white-rosé color, and is graded round to mostly round, with high luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. To create a touch of color, pearls are mounted on 18k gold posts with push backings for pierced ears. For eye-catching brilliance, choose earrings set with diamonds graded H-color and SI-clarity.
Each pair of pearls is white with slight hints of other pearlescent colors, and is round to mostly round, with high to medium luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. Pearls are mounted on 14k white gold posts with push backings for pierced ears.
Each pair of pearls is naturally pink with slight hints of other pearlescent colors, and is round to mostly round, with high to medium luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. Pearls are mounted on 14k white gold posts with push backings for pierced ears. For eye-catching brilliance, choose earrings set with diamonds graded H-color and SI-clarity.
Each pair of pearls is white with slight hints of other pearlescent colors, and is round to mostly round, with high to medium luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. Pearls are mounted on 14k gold posts with push backings for pierced ears.
Each pair of pearls has a gray-black color, and is round to mostly round, with high luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. Pearls are mounted on 18k white gold posts with push backings for pierced ears. For eye-catching brilliance, choose earrings set with diamonds graded H-color and SI-clarity.
Each pair of pearls has a natural, subtle golden color, and is graded round to mostly round, with high luster, good uniformity, and flawless to lightly spotted surfaces. To accentuate the color, pearls are mounted on 18k yellow gold posts with push backings for pierced ears. For eye-catching brilliance, choose earrings set with diamonds graded H-color and SI-clarity.
Each pair of pearls has a luminous white color, and is graded slightly off-round, with medium luster, and lightly spotted surface markings. Pearls are mounted on 18k white gold posts with push backings for pierced ears.
