Freshwater Pearl Huggie Earrings | 9ct Yellow Gold

A pair of small huggie hoops in 9ct yellow gold, each lined with a row of round white freshwater pearls. Natural pearl on a snug, everyday hoop that sits close to the ear.

Pearls: Freshwater pearls, round
Metal: 9ct yellow gold
Setting: Claw-set pearls along a huggie hoop

About pearls
Pearls are the one gem that comes from a living thing rather than the ground. A freshwater pearl grows inside a mussel, which slowly wraps a tiny irritant in layer after layer of nacre, the same material that lines the shell, and it's those layers that give a pearl its soft glow. Because they're organic they're also much softer than most stones, so they ask for a little more care: keep them away from perfume, hairspray and household chemicals, put the earrings on after those rather than before, and wipe them with a soft cloth rather than soaking. Looked after kindly, pearls last a lifetime and well beyond.

Hardness: around 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than most gems
Birthstone: June

Come and see them in the cabinet at Craigieburn. Pearl lustre is one of those things a photo never quite captures. And if you'd like your own version, a different pearl or setting, that's exactly what we do: start with a Bespoke Jewellery Design Consultation.