14k White Gold South Sea Cultured Pearl Earring Studs w/ Diamond Bezel & Cert

• One pair electronically tested 14KT white gold cast & assembled South Sea cultured pearl & diamond earrings with omega backs.
• Each earrings features a South Sea cultured pearl set within a gallery of diamonds.
• Bright polish finish.
• Identified with markings of "14K".
• Condition is very good.
• Containing:
• Two South Sea cultured pearls, 12.0 mm in size to 13.0 mm in size.
• The pearls are white in color and exhibiting orient with a medium luster, slightly off-round, lightly spotted with good uniformity.
• Graded in the setting.
• South Sea Cultured Pearls are farmed in the ocean waters throughout Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the southern coast of China. Australia's main culturing industry is located near the city of Broome, in the northwest, on the Kimberley coast. South Sea cultured pearls form in the Pinctada Maxima oyster, the world's largest (up to 34 cm) pearl cultivating oyster. The Indian & Pacific Ocean, the Java & the South China Sea, are the native waters of the Pinctada Maxima oyster.
• There are two varieties of the Pinctada Maxima: the Gold-Lipped oyster which produced the golden color pearls, and the Silver Lipped oyster which produces white color pearls. The South Sea cultured pearl takes from about two to three years to grow. It is produced by inserting a large bead into the oyster when it is about two years old. The South Sea pearl nacre has a unique satiny appearance, due partly to the fast moving and clean waters on the South Seas.
• Thirty-two prong set round brilliant cut diamonds
• Measuring 2.80 - 2.75 x 1.67 mm (depth est.)
• 2.00% GTCF
• Approximate Total Weight of the 32 Stones = 2.70 ct
• The below listed color grade reflects the overall average of color for this group.
• Graded in the setting.
• Clarity: SI2 to I1
• Color: I
• Total Weight of Diamonds = 2.70 ct.
• Total Weight of Earrings = 17.40 gm.
• Estimated Retail Value = $14,200.00
• Date: May 13, 2008
• NOTE: One pearl has noticeable crack.