Yankee Freshwater Pearl Earrings (12mm)

Embrace timeless elegance with our Yankee Pearl Earrings set in sterling silver. Featuring the natural beauty of freshwater pearls paired with the sleek sophistication of sterling silver, these earrings offer a refined and classic touch to any ensemble.  Designed with simplicity and practicality in mind, they embody the enduring charm and grace of New England style. Large Yankee Pearls are 12mm in diameter or a little under 1/2", small Yankee Pearls are 8mm or a little over 1/4". Yankee Pearls come packaged in our signature vintage chart lined tin. Freshwater pearls are formed in mussels that live in rivers, lakes, and ponds, as opposed to saltwater pearls, which are formed in oysters in oceans and seas. Most freshwater pearls are cultivated on farms, with China being the largest producer. The process involves carefully implanting tissue into the mussel to stimulate pearl formation. Freshwater pearls come in a variety of natural colors, including white, pink, peach, lavender, and