The pearl (珍珠) has long stood in Chinese tradition for purity, wisdom, and quiet grace, a jewel once linked to the moon and worn by women of refinement. Here a single freshwater pearl falls in a soft teardrop beneath a small bead of Hetian jade (和田玉), the two materials, one luminous and one warm, balancing each other with every movement of the ear.
Key Features
Freshwater pearl drop. A natural teardrop pearl with a soft, veil-like lustre hangs at the base, catching the light as it sways.
Hetian jade bead (和田玉). A small round bead of natural Hetian jade sits above the pearl, adding the gentle, oily warmth the stone is prized for.
Gold-finished ear hook. The hook is S999 fine silver plated with real gold, easy on the ear and quietly luminous.
Natural and one of a kind. Pearls and jade both vary in tone and shape from piece to piece. These are nature's hallmarks, so no two pairs are exactly alike.
Light and versatile. At roughly 3.2 cm, it carries easily from day to evening and pairs with cheongsam, hanfu, or modern dress.
Materials & Details
S999 fine silver with 18K gold plating
Natural freshwater pearl drop, approximately 9 x 7 mm
Natural Hetian jade (和田玉) bead, approximately 4 mm
Total drop height approximately 3.2 cm
Pearl tone varies naturally from white to soft pink, and each pair is shipped as received, so the exact tone will differ from the photographs
Care
Keep away from water, perfume, and prolonged sunlight. Store in a soft pouch or jewellery box when not in use. Wipe gently with a dry cloth after wear. Freshwater pearls are soft and porous, so let perfume, hairspray, and lotion settle before putting the earrings on, and store them away from harder pieces to avoid scratching.
Pair your jewellery with our Imperial Gift Box, crafted in Tang red and detailed with gold latticework — the perfect way to express respect, blessing, and heartfelt intention.
Gave these to my mother for her birthday and she kept the box as well, which tells you something. Arrived two days before the estimate. My only small gripe is the drop is a touch shorter than it looks in the photos, but she hasn't taken them off so clearly not an issue.
I wore these to a wedding last weekend and got asked where they were from twice, which never happens to me. I'd been looking for something that wasn't just a plain pearl drop for ages and the little jade bead above it is what makes them. Will probably get the other colour.
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