An elegant and modern drop-earring design that features a single Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond on a yellow gold chain. These earrings feature A+ quality 8.5mm Akoya cultured pearls with 0.18ctw of diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
Specifications
Metal Information
- Metal: Yellow Gold – 18k
Diamond Information
- Total Diamond Weight: 0.18 ctw Carat Weight: The actual weight of a single gemstone. The weight of a one carat diamond equates to 200 mg or 0.2 grams. Carat weight is often expressed as a decimal or as points. A one carat diamond is the same as 1ct. or 100 points; a 1/2 carat diamond could also be called .5ct. or a 50 point diamond. To make things complicated, gemstones have different densities. Meaning, a one carat diamond and a one carat amethyst are not exactly the same size.See our Education section regarding the “4 C’s” for detailed information regarding Carat Weight.
Stone Information
- Stone Type: Pearl Pearl: An organic gem formed when a mollusk secretes a protective calcium carbonate based substance around an irritant, placed naturally or by man, inside the shell. The building of this protective coating, called nacre, can take 7 to 8 years. Color ranges from white to black and includes shades of pink, green and blue. More valuable pearls are naturally produced, round, lustrous, and symmetrical. With a weak rating of 3 to 4 on the Mohs Scale, pearls must be treated kindly, avoiding contact with perfume, perspiration and hair spray, and removing jewelry for strenuous activity. As June’s birthstone, pearls promote wisdom, wealth, good luck, and love; protect children; and improve Karma.
- Stone Shape: Round Round: A gemstone or material cut or formed into a rounded shape.
- Stone Color: White
- Stone Size: 8.5 mm
- Quantity: 2
- Stone Type: Diamond Diamond: This popular and sought-after gemstone is composed of carbon. Diamonds can be found in a variety of colors, from colorless to yellow, brown, and even black. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on earth and rate a 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Diamond is also known as April’s birthstone.
- Stone Shape: Round Round: A gemstone or material cut or formed into a rounded shape.
