An 8mm cultured Akoya pearl set in solid 14k white gold - a combination that represents pearl jewelry at its most considered and enduring. Akoya pearls are saltwater cultured pearls grown primarily in Japanese and Chinese coastal waters, prized for their near-perfect round shape, high-gloss nacre, and the particularly crisp, reflective surface quality that distinguishes them from freshwater alternatives. At 8mm, this pearl is at the center of the Akoya size range - present and refined without being ostentatious. The solid 14k white gold setting is the appropriate material companion for an Akoya pearl: the cool white metal tone reflects the pearl's own cool luster back at it, creating a harmonious material pairing that keeps the pearl's quality at the forefront. This is fine jewelry in the truest sense - a piece built to be worn, handed down, and worn again. Specifications: Metal: solid 14k white gold. Stone: white cultured Akoya pearl, 8mm, round, natural saltwater cultured. Center design ring. Measures approximately 3/4" L x 1" W. Not sizeable. FAQ: What is the difference between an Akoya pearl and a freshwater pearl? Akoya pearls are saltwater cultured, near-perfectly round, and known for their high gloss and crisp nacre surface. Freshwater pearls are grown in freshwater mollusks, vary more in shape, and tend to have a softer, warmer luster. Is this ring solid gold? Yes - this ring is set in solid 14k white gold, not plated.