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14K Graduating Pearl Ear Climber Earrings
14K Graduating Pearl Ear Climber Earrings
These 14K Graduating Pearl Ear Climber Earrings are handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: solid 14k gold earrings that can be reversed as an ear climber, set with six graduating 4.5–4.9mm, two 5.5–5.9mm, and two 7–7.4mm freshwater Grade A pearls. Total length is one inch. Part of Aglow, her modular collection of barely-there, gilded pieces built to be stacked, layered, and lived in.
The graduating size sequence is the whole point: the pearls climb from small to large as the earring arcs up the ear, which creates a sweep of soft, even luster rather than a single focal point. Worn as a stud, the pair reads classic. Reversed as a climber, they do something more. Ten Grade A freshwater pearls, chosen one by one for consistent luster and even, rounded surfaces across three size groups.
A pearl is soft, around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, so I treat them with a little extra care at the bench and I ask the same of you to wear. Put these on last, after lotion and perfume. When you take them off, wipe them gently with a soft cloth before storing. Store them flat, not hanging, so nothing puts sustained pressure on the pearl surface over time. That is the whole routine and it keeps Grade A freshwater pearls looking like this indefinitely.
Handmade and collectible.
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Product Specs -
• Solid 14k gold earrings that can be reversed as an ear climber with six graduating 4.5-4.9mm, two 5.5-5.9mm, two 7-7.4mm freshwater grade A pearls.
• The total length is 1’’.
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
These 14K Graduating Pearl Ear Climber Earrings are handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: solid 14k gold earrings that can be reversed as an ear climber, set with six graduating 4.5–4.9mm, two 5.5–5.9mm, and two 7–7.4mm freshwater Grade A pearls. Total length is one inch. Part of Aglow, her modular collection of barely-there, gilded pieces built to be stacked, layered, and lived in.
The graduating size sequence is the whole point: the pearls climb from small to large as the earring arcs up the ear, which creates a sweep of soft, even luster rather than a single focal point. Worn as a stud, the pair reads classic. Reversed as a climber, they do something more. Ten Grade A freshwater pearls, chosen one by one for consistent luster and even, rounded surfaces across three size groups.
A pearl is soft, around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, so I treat them with a little extra care at the bench and I ask the same of you to wear. Put these on last, after lotion and perfume. When you take them off, wipe them gently with a soft cloth before storing. Store them flat, not hanging, so nothing puts sustained pressure on the pearl surface over time. That is the whole routine and it keeps Grade A freshwater pearls looking like this indefinitely.
Handmade and collectible.
Explore more in the Aglow collection.
• pearls
Product Specs -
• Solid 14k gold earrings that can be reversed as an ear climber with six graduating 4.5-4.9mm, two 5.5-5.9mm, two 7-7.4mm freshwater grade A pearls.
• The total length is 1’’.
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
| These earrings | A typical pearl earring | |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | Solid 14k gold throughout | Gold-plated or gold-filled posts |
| Pearls | Ten freshwater Grade A, three graduating sizes (4.5–4.9mm / 5.5–5.9mm / 7–7.4mm) | One or two unspecified commercial pearls |
| Design | Reversible: stud or ear climber, 1” total length | Fixed stud or fixed drop |
| Pearl selection | Hand-selected for consistent luster across all three size groups | Ungraded, unmatched |
| Collection | Aglow, modular and layerable, handmade by Andrea Li | Mass-produced |
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This 14k gold-filled double pearl ear cuff is handmade by Andrea Li: a hand-fabricated 12 gauge gold-filled ear cuff set with two freshwater 8–8.4 mm grade-A pearls. It is part of Aglow, her collection of gilded, barely-there pieces built to be worn and layered without a second thought. The ear cuff sits at 2½″ total length, hugging the outer edge of the ear with no piercing required.
Two pearls, not one, is a deliberate choice. The pairing creates movement and a soft visual weight that a single stone does not, while staying within the range of effortless. Wear it alone as a quiet statement, or pair it with a simple stud in the lobe and let the cuff carry the composition. It is the kind of piece that works for a Tuesday morning meeting and a Saturday night in equal measure.
Handmade and collectible.
Grade-A freshwater pearls are chosen for luster and consistency of surface, the qualities that separate a pearl worth looking at up close from one that gets lost in the crowd. Because pearls are soft, around 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, I apply them last in my process, after any metal forming is complete, so the nacre surface never gets near heat or abrasion. Put the cuff on after lotion and perfume; take it off first. That is the whole care routine. Explore the full collection at Aglow.
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Product Specs -
• Hand-fabricated 12 gauge gold-filled ear cuff with two freshwater 8-8.4 mm grade-A pearls.
• The ear cuff’s total length is 2 1/2’’.