Four Genuine Natural Solid Peach Colored Freshwater Pearls.

CLASSIFICATION: Approximately Two Carats of Natural Peach Colored Freshwater Pearls.

ORIGIN: Pre-World War II China (Early 20th Century).

APPROXIMATE SIZE: Length: 5mm to 6mm. Diameter: 4mm to 5mm (approximate measurement).

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 1/2 carats (each).

NOTES: Mounted onto high quality contemporary 14kt gold fill (not cheap electroplate) french hooks. Upon request we can substitute kidney wires, ball-stud dangles, euro-clicks, or leverbacks. We can also substitute sterling silver; and we also have available solid 14kt gold settings.

Beautiful earrings featuring iridescent, sumptuous, natural, solid peach colored freshwater pearls. They are not cultured pearls, not imitation pearls, they are genuine peach colored freshwater pearls from China. Four sumptuous genuine natural peach colored pearls set onto high quality 14kt gold fill french hooks. This is first-quality jewelry designed to last years and years, not cheap costume jewelry. Please do not confuse these pearls with cheap, plastic-center, thinly coated cultured pearl imitations. The vast majority of the pearls one sees on the market these days are just that - cultured pearls with a few thin layers of pearl atop an artificial core. These gorgeous peach pearls are solid, natural freshwater pearls, possessing a highly polished, reflective, lustrous, creamy surfaces with iridescent mother-of-pearl highlights.

The pearls are natural, so are not perfectly round. Perfectly round pearls are not common in nature - they are generally induced by man, i.e., cultured pearls which consist of a few layers of pearl over a manmade center. These pearls are about six millimeters in length and about four millimeters in diameter - slightly elongated. Those caveats in mind, these are very nice, hard to find gemstones. These antique gemstones have been mounted onto high quality contemporary 14kt gold fill french hooks. These are not cheap, gold electroplated earrings. They are genuine solid 14kt gold fill, designed to last a lifetime. It's a first-class piece of jewelry throughout. If you prefer, the gemstones could be remounted onto kidney wires, lever backs, euroclicks, ball studs, or even clip-ons if you would prefer; or remounted onto 14kt solid gold of sterling silver.

The pearl is likely the first gemstone known to prehistoric man. Ancient Mediterranean cultures believed pearls were formed when an angel's tears fell into the open oyster shell. In ancient times the Red Sea was an important source of pearls to the various ancient Mediterranean civilizations. In the ancient gemstone markets of Babylon, 4,000 years ago, pearls were prized possessions believed to restore youth. Through ancient Rome and into medieval Europe, pearls always decorated crowns and robes of kings and queens. During the Renaissance, the European appetite for pearls became so great that laws forbade anyone other than royalty or the very privileged classes from even wearing pearls. Pearls were the exclusive domain of the crown! Pearls are found in a wide variety of colors and shades, the most highly valued being white, black, rose, and cream. Black pearls are very rare and highly prized, and are found only in Tahiti. Also especially prized are rose-colored pearls found in India and the South Pacific.

SHIPPING OPTIONS: All purchases are backed by an unlimited guarantee of satisfaction and authenticity. If for any reason you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a complete and immediate refund of your entire purchase price. Most of these antique gemstones were originally part of two collections, one originating in India principally composed of gemstones originally mined in India, Burma, Ceylon, and Siam, and then hand faceted in India. The addition of a second accumulation of antique gemstones originally mined in the Urals in the mid to late 19th century (including alexandrite) completed the collection. These gemstones as well were hand finished. The Urals have been one of the world's major sources of precious and semi-precious gemstones for many centuries. As well, additional specimens are occasionally acquired from other institutions and dealers in Eastern Europe and Asia. These antique gemstones are now in the United States and are available for immediate delivery.

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