Akoya Pearl Earrings

Akoya pearl earrings are a classic way to wear saltwater cultured pearls, especially in stud and refined drop designs. AKWAYA’s selection emphasizes round or near-round white Akoya pearls with bright luster, paired with different post, lever-back or drop settings depending on the design.

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Compare Akoya stud, drop and lever-back designs

Compare the diameter and fastening before choosing between white and dyed-black Akoya pearls. The stud example below remains useful for a 7–7.5mm comparison; these listings show other sizes and constructions.

Smaller white studs: 6–6.5mm white Akoya pearl stud earrings — a round pair with high luster, clean surfaces and very good matching, on solid 14K yellow gold posts with friction backs. AAA is AKWAYA's seller grade.
Larger white drops: 8.5–9mm white Akoya pearl drop earrings — two round pearls with high luster and light surface blemishing, with 14K yellow gold posts and friction backs. The drop design uses a post fastening, not a lever-back.
Dyed-black lever-backs: 7.5–8mm dyed-black Akoya pearl lever-back earrings — two round pearls with a peacock-toned appearance, high luster and clean surfaces, finished with 14K yellow gold. The listing explicitly identifies the black color as dyed.

Use the existing stud-size guide above for diameter. Read the Pearl Shape Guide for profile terminology and AAA and AAAA Pearl Grades Explained for seller-grade context. Browse all Pearl Earrings to compare other pearl types. Check each listing's current availability, included pair and fastening.

Akoya pearl stud earrings in 14K gold

For a classic 7.0–7.5mm white Akoya option, compare the Akoya cultured pearl stud earrings in 14K yellow gold. The current listing describes round white Akoya cultured pearls with high luster, clean surfaces and very good matching. For AKWAYA's current type-specific grade thresholds, see the AKWAYA Pearl Grading Methodology.

Akoya pearl stud and drop earrings

Akoya pearl stud earrings place the pearl close to the ear for a classic look, while drop and lever-back earrings add movement and more visible metalwork. In this collection, compare white and black Akoya cultured pearls, pearl diameter, luster, pair matching and the exact 14K gold or other setting listed on each product.

How to choose Akoya pearl earrings

Pearl size: millimeter diameter has a direct effect on visual scale; compare sizes in the Pearl Size Guide.
Setting and metal: confirm whether the design is a stud, drop or lever-back earring and review the exact metal and karat stated on the product.
Pair matching: good matching considers size, shape, body color, overtone and luster together.
Quality: use the Pearl Grading Guide to compare luster, surface and shape rather than relying on a grade label alone.

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