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Freshwater Pearl
The 11mm Purple Edison Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings
$289
A pair of striking 11mm purple Edison freshwater pearl stud earrings. Edison pearls are a special category of freshwater pearl — not saltwater — cultivated in China using a nucleated technique that produces large, round, deeply lustrous pearls once thought impossible in freshwater farming.
Round, luminous, and quietly bold, these pearls catch light with a mirror-like luster that feels both modern and timeless. Their rich purple color is unique to Chinese freshwater pearl cultivation — seawater pearls do not naturally occur in purple.
What makes these purple pearls especially captivating is their complex overtone. Much like Tahitian pearls, they shift with the light: you may see soft lavender, deep violet, warm bronze, golden iridescence, or even a hint of Chinese red — yet they remain distinctly freshwater. Each pair carries its own subtle color story.
The 11mm size sits confidently on the ear without overwhelming, making these studs as easy to wear with a silk blouse during the day as they are with an evening look.
- 11mm round Edison freshwater pearls
- Deep purple with rich, shifting overtones
- 925 sterling silver posts
- Comfortable rubber-backed earring backs with internal metal core for a secure fit
- Versatile for everyday wear or special occasions
- Part of the First Light collection
_Each pair is hand-selected. Because pearls are naturally formed, no two are exactly alike._
- Made to order, made for you. This piece can be customized — pearl size and color, 14K or 18K gold, and length. Pre-orders are priced at the market rate of your chosen materials with a 20% deposit to begin. The deposit is non-refundable once materials are purchased. Write to love@lespera.co and we'll design it together.
- Gift-ready packaging. Arrives in a Lespéra white box with a navy velvet jewelry case, drawstring pouch, polishing cloth, and care card.
- 14-day returns. Unworn pieces, in their original condition, may be returned within 14 days of delivery.
- Real pearl guarantee. Every pearl is genuine and hand-selected at the source. Never imitation, never plastic.
- Complimentary U.S. shipping over $200. International delivery to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East available at checkout.
- A real person answers. Write to love@lespera.co and you will hear back within one business day.
One of a kind
Curated and designed with intention
Selected by hand
Directly from the source
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