Name: Astral Blaze Studs in Yellow Gold with Akoya Pearls
Brand: Winterson
SKU: AEWRYG1339
Availability: InStock

Description

Capture the sumptuous fire of a magical sunset, with six faceted sapphires in tones of apricot, deep pink and fiery orange, hand-set in 18 carat yellow gold, and a detachable pair of beautiful Akoya pearls.

The Astral collection is inspired by the stars and the night skies, and captures their brilliance in radiant diamonds and heavenly combinations of coloured sapphires.

Grouping three round faceted gemstones, the pieces reference the occurrence of the number three in nature – from the triangular patterns within major constellations, to the classical trefoil of petals and leaves.

This pair of earrings feature six 3mm sapphires in tones of apricot, deep pink and fiery orange. The earrings are securely fastened to the ear with a standard ear post and pushback mechanism.

The design of the earring allows the detachable Akoya pearls to be easily removed from the earring post. Each stud earring is accompanied by a push-back butterfly ear fitting.

The saltwater Akoya pearl is cultured in Japanese coastal waters and is famed for its white body colour, delicate pink overtone and lustre.

The Astral Blaze Studs in Yellow Gold with Akoya Pearls are carefully crafted in the UK and finished in 18 carat yellow gold.

They can also be purchased with a matching Astral Blaze Akoya Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold or Astral Blaze Pendant in Yellow Gold.

Specifications

Pearl Type

Akoya

Pearl Size

8.5-9mm

Pearl Shape

Round

Pearl Shape

Pearls have a variety of shapes, with the classic round and drop shapes being the most popular to wear.

The shape of the pearls used in our jewellery is graded in accordance with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table shows the different shapes that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Shape	Description
Round	Uniformly spherical
Near-round	Almost spherical, with some minor variations
Oval	Symmetrical, rounded and oblong
Button	Symmetrical, slightly flattened
Drop	Symmetrical, pear shaped
Semi-baroque	Irregular, not quite symmetrical
Baroque	A pearl with an irregular shape

Pearl Colour

White with a Pink Overtone

Pearl Colour

One of the most unique qualities of a pearl is its colour.

At Winterson we grade the colour of the pearls in our jewellery with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table shows the different colour characteristics that may be displayed by a pearl.

We will always disclose whether a pearl has been treated for colour.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Characteristic	Description
Bodycolour	The dominant, overall colour of a pearl
Overtone	Some pearls may display one or more additional overtones of colour in the reflection near the top of the pearl
Orient	The rainbow colours that are displayed just below the surface of a pearl, usually those of a baroque shape, as it is rotated

Pearl Lustre

Excellent

Pearl Lustre

The lustre of a pearl describes how light is reflected from a pearl's surface. The strength of a pearl's lustre is one of the most important qualities to consider.

The pearls used in our jewellery are graded in accordance with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table describes the different strengths of lustre that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Lustre	Reflections of Light
Excellent	Bright and sharp
Very Good	Bright and near sharp
Good	Bright, but not sharp, slightly hazy
Fair	Weak and blurred
Poor	Dim and diffused

Pearl Surface

Clean

Pearl Surface

Each pearl is unique and may often have small blemishes or irregularities on its surface.

The presence of these surface characteristics may add to a pearl's individual beauty but, if significant, could suggest its durability might be affected.

We grade the surface of the pearls in our jewellery with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table describes the different types of surface quality that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Surface	Description
Clean	Blemish free, minute surface marking
Lightly Spotted	Some minor surface irregularities
Moderately Spotted	Noticeable surface characteristics
Heavily Spotted	Obvious, possibly affecting durability
Poor	Dim and diffused

Nacre Quality

Acceptable

Nacre Quality

Nacre is the unique layered material that gives a pearl its reflective and iridescent properties. A pearl's beauty and value may be determined by the thickness and crystal structure of its nacre.

All our pearls are selected for having the highest grading of nacre quality (described as Acceptable) under the GIA Pearl Description System.

The table describes the different types of nacre quality that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Nacre	Description
Acceptable	No noticeable nucleus, not chalky
Nucleus Visible	Thin nacre, with poor pearl durability
Chalky	Dull appearance, with poor lustre

Pearl Matching

Excellent

Pearl Matching

Matching describes the uniformity of appearance of two or more pearls that have been used in jewellery, for example in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

The pearls used in our jewellery are graded in accordance with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table describes the different levels of matching that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Matching	Description
Excellent	Pearls are uniform in appearance and drilled centrally
Very Good	Some minor variations in uniformity
Good	Minor variations in uniformity
Fair	Noticeable variations in uniformity
Poor	Very noticeable variations in uniformity

Gemstone

Orange and Pink Sapphire

Metal

18 carat yellow gold

Product Code

AEWRYG1339

Delivery

Christmas Deliveries

For guaranteed delivery before Christmas, our last shipping date is 11am on 23rd December 2020 for orders that are being shipped to addresses in the UK (excluding certain postcodes) by Royal Mail Special Delivery and 10am on 15th December 2020 for FedEx International Priority services to Europe, USA, Canada and other international destinations.

Delivery Costs

Orders to UK destinations by Royal Mail Special Delivery are free. We charge £25 for delivery by FedEx on shipments to destinations in Europe, the USA and Canada and £35 for orders to other destinations.

VAT & Sales Taxes

Please note that if you are sending an order outside the European Union, then VAT will be removed from your order during checkout and any local import duties, customs charges, taxes or administration charges should be paid directly by you.

Delivery Dates

UK orders received before 11am on Monday to Friday are shipped the same day for next day delivery in the UK, including on Saturday. International orders that are received before 10am on Monday to Friday are shipped the same day and delivered approximately 2-5 working days after shipment.

Insurance

All our shipments are fully insured by us until they are signed for by you on delivery. Upon shipment, we will send you a confirmation with the details of how to track the progress of your order.

Further Delivery and Taxes Information

For further details of our shipping services, local import taxes and help, visit Delivery and VAT & Sales Taxes here.

Returns

We offer a 30 day Returns period if you wish to return or exchange your item. This service is free to use for customers in the UK.

Extended Christmas Returns

Please note that, for purchases made on or before 7th December 2020, our returns period over Christmas is extended until 6th January 2021 for you to return or exchange a piece of jewellery with us. For purchases made on or after 8th December 2020, we offer a 30 day Returns period from the date of receipt of your order so that you can return the jewellery to us for any reason. Our 30 day Returns service is free to use for customers in the UK.

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