Cultured freshwater pearl hoop earrings in 18K yellow gold over sterling silver from the bring Turkish artisan goldsmithing - a tradition stretching back to the Ottoman Empire's extraordinary jewelry production heritage - to a contemporary pearl earring format. The 8-8.5mm freshwater pearls are in the clear statement range: large enough for confident daily wear, refined enough for professional and occasion use alike. In warm 18K gold over sterling, the pearl's natural luster appears most beautiful against the warm setting. A pearl hoop earring where the material quality and the craft heritage both earn their place.