The pearl is the centrepiece, but the metal changes everything: character, price, durability.
Yellow gold: the classic
18k (750/1000): European quality standard, used for all Pearls & Colors pieces. 9k (375/1000): more affordable, less intense colour.
White gold: discreet modernity
Rhodium-plated alloy. Pairs perfectly with white pearls and Tahitian pearls.
Rose gold: lasting trend
Gold-copper alloy. Pairs well with warm-toned pearls: pink freshwater, golden South Sea.
Sterling silver 925
Affordable quality. Pairs well with freshwater and Tahitian. Drawback: tarnishes.
The right metal for each pearl
| Pearl | Yellow gold | White gold | Rose gold | Silver 925 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/pink Akoya | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dark Tahitian | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| White South Sea | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Golden South Sea | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Pink/lavender freshwater | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
