White and Black Pearl Earrings

Long known as the Queen of Gems, pearls were once the exclusive property of the rich and powerful. Legend has it that a Roman general paid for an entire military campaign by selling a pair of his mother's pearl earrings. History doesn't record what his mum said about that.

Discover a little about the history of pearls in the pearl guide.
   Pearl Guide
pearl history a brief history of pearls
how pearls are formed how pearls are formed
pearl qualities and grades pearl qualities and grades
pearl shapes and colours pearl shapes and colours
pearl sizes pearl sizes and comparisons
choosing and caring for pearls choosing and caring for pearls
buying pearls buying pearls - tricks and traps
white pearl stud earringsRarely found in high street jewellers. Stunning near gem quality 9mm and 10mm pearl stud earrings with gold or silver fittings in wood cases.
From £93.00 - details
black pearl earrings in 7mm and 8mm sizesFor the ladies with pairs of white earrings already, something a bit different. Round, lustrous 7mm and 8mm black stud earrings.
From £38.00 - details
sets of necklaces, bracelets and earrings
Sets of necklaces, bracelets and earrings make great gifts and you save 10% compared to buying items separately
black pearl stud earrings in a 10mm sizeYou don't have to be a pirate to appreciate these round 10mm stud earrings with superb lustre, surface quality and colour matching.
From £135.00 - details
drop earrings with four white 8mm pearlsDrop earrings, each with two top-grade, round, high lustre 8mm white pearls with gold or silver balls and continental wire fittings.
From £95.00 - details
Grade AAA Pearl Earrings
pearl earrings in 6mm, 7mm and 8mm sizes
6mm, 7mm and 8mm round pearls with exceptional surface quality and lustre
 From £25.00 - details
drop earrings with a single 9mm pearlSimple but elegant drop earrings. Top-grade, round, high lustre, 9mm white pearls attached to 9ct gold or silver continental wire fittings.
From £97.00 - details
drop earrings with four black 8mm pearlsDrop earrings, each with two top-grade, round, high lustre 8mm black pearls with gold or silver balls and continental wire fittings.
From £95.00 - details
earring boxes

Earrings are presented in lined jewellery cases or in natural wood boxes.
drop earrings with 6mm pearlsLong (approx 4cm) and light. Three grade AAA 6mm round white pearls separated by gold balls and attached to continental wire fittings.
From £75.00 - details
girl with a pearl earring
The painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer (circa 1665) is sometimes called 'The Dutch Mona Lisa'.