Akoya Pearl and Blue Sapphire Halo Pendant in White Gold

A contemporary and colourful pearl pendant by designer Sophie Breitmeyer featuring a white Akoya pearl suspended within a circle of blue sapphires, set in 18 carat white gold.

Price £1,500

Product Code: APWRWG0129

Availability: In Stock

A contemporary and colourful pearl pendant by designer Sophie Breitmeyer featuring a white Akoya pearl suspended within a circle of blue sapphires, set in 18 carat white gold.

Inspired by two fashion trends combining vibrant block colour with classic pearls, this unique collection brings together matching pink, green and blue gemstones with an iconic round white pearl.

The Akoya pearl was one of the first types of pearls to be cultured in Japan and is widely admired for its quality and lustre.

The 18 carat white gold pendant is approximately 2cm in diameter and has been designed to be able to rock slightly from side to side when worn allowing the sapphires to sparkle and catch the light.

The pendant is finished with a superb 18 carat white gold trace chain, whose shape reflects the symmetry of the sapphire circle and the pearl. The chain for the pendant is 45cm in length.

The collection has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards for Winterson in the UK.

View Sophie Breitmeyer's collection for Winterson here.

More Information
Pearl Type Akoya

Akoya pearls are cultured in saltwater oysters, mostly in Japan, and are loved for their white colour, pink overtone and sharp lustre.

Freshwater pearls are cultured in mussels in China, in colours of white or pastel pink, peach or lavender and in a variety of shapes.

South Sea pearls are saltwater pearls, with a silky lustre, that are cultured in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Tahitian pearls are saltwater pearls from French Polynesia, with exotic dark colours that often display overtones of pink, purple and green.

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

Pearl Size 7-7.5mm

A round pearl is measured across its diameter in millimetres.

For non-spherical, baroque and other shapes of pearls, both the length and width of the pearl is measured.

The most popular Akoya and Freshwater pearl sizes for earrings and necklaces are between 7 and 9mm in diameter.

South Sea and Tahitian pearls are typically worn between 9 and 11mm in diameter, or larger for more statement pieces.

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

Pearl Shape Round

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

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.

CharacteristicDescription
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

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.

LustreReflections 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

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.

SurfaceDescription
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 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
Gemstone Blue Sapphire
Metal 18 carat white gold
Length 45cm Chain

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Delivery Dates
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