Black Tahitian Pearls for White Gold Diamond Leverbacks

A pair of interchangeable Tahitian pearls, with a natural dark colour, that have been designed to fit a pair of 18 carat white gold diamond leverback earrings.

Pair of Black Tahitian Pearls for White Gold Leverback Earrings-1

A pair of interchangeable Tahitian pearls, with a natural dark colour, that have been designed to fit a pair of 18 carat white gold diamond leverback earrings.

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Product Code: TELPWG0753

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Description

A pair of interchangeable Tahitian pearls, with a natural dark colour, that have been designed to fit a pair of 18 carat white gold diamond leverback earrings.

These saltwater pearls are cultured in French Polynesia and have a naturally dark body colour, with some pearls having colourful overtones of green or purple.

The pearls measure 9.5-10mm in diameter and have an beautiful lustre.

The dimension of the 18 carat white gold loop is approximately 1.8mm across its internal diameter.

These detachable pearls are designed for wearing with our diamond leverback earrings, which are sold separately to this item or as a set.

Specifications

Pearl Type

Tahitian

Pearl Size

9.5-10mm

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

Black with a Dark Green or Purple 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

Metal

18 carat white gold

Product Code

TELPWG0753

Delivery

Christmas Deliveries

For guaranteed delivery before Christmas, our last shipping date is 12pm midday GMT on 21st December 2018 for orders that are being shipped to addresses in the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery and 12pm midday GMT on 14th December 2018 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 £20 for delivery by FedEx on shipments to destinations in Europe, the USA and Canada and £30 for orders to other destinations.

Delivery Dates

UK orders received before 12pm midday 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 11am 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 Information

For further details of our shipping services and help, visit Delivery here.

Extended Christmas Returns

Please note that, for purchases made before 5th December 2018, our returns period over Christmas is extended until 4th January 2019 for you to return or exchange a piece of jewellery with us. For purchases made on or after 5th December 2018, 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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100% of customers liked this product (2 reviews)

26 Jan 2018 Service: Product:
Service rating : I have ordered several items from Winterson and been delighted with all of them. On this occasion I wanted some Tahitian pearls with a particular overtone so called them and was helped very professionally to make my choice. They are beautiful. Also, everything has arrived very promptly and beautifully packaged, I am a very happy customer. Product : They are simply beautiful.
Reply Thank you for your very kind feedback. We are really delighted that you are pleased with your purchases from us, most recently the Tahitian Pearls for White Gold Leverback Earrings. We hope you enjoy wearing them! If we can help in any way further, please do let us know.
23 Dec 2016 Service: Product:
Good quality pearls and quick service.
Reply Thank you very much for your feedback and for choosing to purchase pearls again from us. We hope you enjoy wearing your new Tahitian pearl fittings, but also noticed your comment and the grading given to the items. We hope that everything was perfect with the pearls, which should have been of excellent quality with some colourful overtones. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions about the pearls, or if we can be of any assistance to you now or in the future, and we would be very happy to help.
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