New to Lloyds we have a beautiful collection of diamond and pearl earrings, all our pearl earrings feature authentic cultured pearls set with genuine diamonds and solid white or yellow gold. Choose from a seletion of elegant pearl earrings in different styles such as drop earrings for an evening out to add a touch of luxury or what about some more simple pearl studs for an elegant understated look, ideal for everyday wear or to set off the perfect dress. These pearl studs are also perfect for bridal wear to complete your dream wedding dress. All our pearl earrings come complete with luxury packaging, authenticity certificates and free delivery.
What exactly are cultured pearls?
Pearls are organic gems, created when an oyster covers a foreign object with beautiful layers of nacre. Long ago, pearls were important financial assets, comparable in price to real estate, as thousands of oysters had to be searched for just one pearl. They were rare because they were created only by chance.
Today pearls are cultured by Man. Shell beads are placed inside an oyster and the oyster is returned to the water. When the pearls are later harvested, the oyster has covered the bead with layers of nacre. Most cultured pearls are produced in Japan. In the warmer waters of the South Pacific, larger oysters produce South Sea cultured pearls and Tahitian black cultured pearls, which are larger in size. Freshwater pearls are cultured in mussels, mostly in China.
