5mm Japanese Akoya pearl stud earrings in solid 14K yellow gold are the classic pearl stud in its finest and most enduring expression. Akoya pearls - cultivated in Japanese cold waters and prized for their exceptional luster, consistent round shape, and smooth surface - are the pearl standard against which all other cultured pearls are measured. In solid 14K yellow gold, the investment quality of the setting matches the quality of the pearl: both materials genuine, both permanent, both representing the purchase of fine jewelry rather than fashion. These are the pearl studs that never need replacing - the ones that will look identical in thirty years as they do today.