{"product_id":"large-keshi-pearl-stud-earrings-10-12mm-baroque-freshwater-pearls-sterling-silver-posts","title":"Large Keshi Pearl Stud Earrings, 10-12mm Baroque Freshwater Pearls, Sterling Silver Posts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade pearl jewelry from Mae Atelier in Virginia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Keshi Pearl Studs, 10–12mm, Silver-Blue Overtone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewelry type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver\/Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e VA, US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop-grade freshwater keshi pearls with thick nacre, a flawless surface, and a rare silver-blue overtone. Solid nacre throughout — no nucleus. S925 sterling silver posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003ePearls: Freshwater keshi pearls — solid nacre, no nucleus\u003cbr\u003eSize: 10–12mm\u003cbr\u003eShape: Freeform baroque, naturally organic\u003cbr\u003eNote: Hand-matched pairs — each pearl's outline varies slightly and naturally. Size, luster, and overtone are matched to the same grade every time. \u003cbr\u003eColour: White with silver-blue overtone\u003cbr\u003eLuster: Very high, sharp reflection\u003cbr\u003eSurface: Smooth and clean\u003cbr\u003eNacre: Thick\u003cbr\u003ePosts: S925 sterling silver, nickel-free\u003cbr\u003eSold as: One pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy these are hard to find\u003cbr\u003e(1) Keshi pearls form by accident, no nucleus is implanted, and the mussel produces them entirely on its own, so farms can't plan for them. \u003cbr\u003e(2) At 10–12mm these sit at the large end of what freshwater keshi reaches. And blue is one of the scarcest overtones: most white freshwater pearls read cream or rosé, while these throw a cool silver-blue that shifts as the light moves.\u003cbr\u003e(3) Add a smooth, clean surface and you have a small fraction of any harvest. This is the grade that gets sorted out and sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no bead core, these are solid nacre from edge to edge. That's what gives the shine its depth — light reflects off the pearl's own crystal layers rather than a thin coating over a shell bead, so the luster has dimension and won't wear away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skin is smooth, without the pitting and ridging common in baroque pearls. Combined with thick nacre, they feel substantial in the hand rather than light and hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pair is unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeshi grows without any shaping, so no two pearls are identical. The pair you receive will differ slightly from the photo in outline and surface character — that variation is what makes keshi keshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat doesn't vary is the grade. Every pair is hand-matched at 10–12mm, with the same very high luster and the same silver-blue overtone. You're choosing a quality standard, not a specific shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to wear them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge enough to read as a statement, simple enough for the office. A modern alternative to round pearl studs for brides who want something less traditional. Suits weddings, bridesmaids, graduations, birthdays, and June birthdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut them on last, after perfume, hairspray, and lotion\u003cbr\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth after wearing\u003cbr\u003eNo water, chlorine, saltwater, or ultrasonic cleaners\u003cbr\u003eSterling silver darkens over time — polish the posts with a silver cloth, keeping it away from the pearls\u003cbr\u003eNever use silver dip or liquid cleaner; it will damage nacre\u003cbr\u003eStore flat, out of direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003ePearls are soft (Mohs 2.5–4.5) — keep apart from metal jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are keshi pearls? Pearls that form without a nucleus — solid nacre throughout, grown entirely by the mussel. Their irregular shapes happen naturally and can't be farmed to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre these real pearls? Yes — real freshwater pearls. The irregular shapes and slight differences between the two are how you tell them from glass or plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill my pair look like the photo? Not exactly. Every keshi pearl is a different shape, so yours will vary in outline. Size, luster, and overtone are matched to the same grade in every pair — 10–12mm, very high luster, silver-blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does silver-blue overtone mean? The overtone is the secondary colour playing over the pearl's white body. Blue is one of the least common, and it's what gives these their cool tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are the posts made of? S925 sterling silver, nickel-free and suitable for most sensitive ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow big are they on the ear? At 10–12mm they cover most of the earlobe — noticeably larger than a standard 8mm pearl stud, without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan I shower or swim in them? No. Water and chlorine damage nacre. Take them off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour jewelry arrives in a protective gift box. Keep pearls away from perfume, lotion, water, and jewelry cleaners. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mae Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720232894770,"sku":"MAE-4556691239-01","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/3023\/4674\/files\/mae-4556691239-01-hero.png?v=1793395982","url":"https:\/\/mae-atelier.com\/products\/large-keshi-pearl-stud-earrings-10-12mm-baroque-freshwater-pearls-sterling-silver-posts","provider":"Mae Pearl Atelier ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}