need your help

[placebo]

I m buying my first pearl stud earrings and I m not sure about what I should buy.
I need something that would be durable and wear-proof never owned pearls before and I want this ones to last for a long time since they will be my graduation gift.
I m blonde, 5'6 tall and skinny, I love the look of south sea pearl earring I ve found on this forum that Angelina Jolie wear but the price of that big SS pearls is nit affordable to my budget at this moment.
I would wear the, daily, is 10mm too big for daily wear?
In most post I ve read freshadama pearls are highly suggested, are they durable and good choice for every day wear?
Thank you

 

[pattye]

Hi placebo and welcome,

Sorry we have missed answering your post until now, but sounds like pearl earrings would be a perfect graduation gift for you! Yes, go for freshadama pearls, or AAA, in 10mm would be a nice size. Sometimes using a larger earring back will make a big earring sit more comfortably and not tip forward. Those (cultured freshwater) earrings would be all nacre, so a great choice for every day wear.

 

[waimeamomi]

You never know. You might find SS studs in your price range if you look hard enough!

 

[KAC]

I'd say 10mm is fine for daily wear but it depends on your personal style, it is on the bigger side but not huge. If SS pearls aren't in the budget, 9-10mm gem grade freshwater pearls can be had for under $200. Freshwater pearls being pure nacre, rate very high on the durability scale.

 

[placebo]

Thank everyone, it s hard to start learning and lust this hard to buy first pair asap

I was researching and what do you think about freshadama line from PP?
Also, are tiffany studs better quality or it is only name that makes price higher.

I m undecided between 9-10mm and 8-9mm, my aunt thinks that if they are too big they will look fake - what is your opinion?
I m selfconcious about my earlobes that are not skinny and I think that bigger studs will make them look smaller

What special care is requested to deal with pearls?
Are freshwater pearls more durable than saltwaters?