Astrid Silver Earrings - Natural Pearl and White Topaz

Silver 925 is an alloy consisting of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper

The pearl is the only precious gemstone created by a living organism.

When a tiny irritant slips into an oyster, it coats it, year after year, in delicate layers of nacre.

A quality pearl can take years to form; composed of calcium carbonate, it is naturally very delicate.

Natural pearls were once pricier than diamonds; today, most are cultured, carefully grown on marine farms.

One of the most famous pearls, La Peregrina, belonged to Queen Mary I of England in the 16th century, and in 1969 Richard Burton bought it for Elizabeth Taylor; it was later sold at auction for nearly 12 million dollars.

Coco Chanel made pearls irresistibly chic in the 1920s, layering mixed strands—real and faux—boldly in broad daylight.

Jackie Kennedy's famous pearls were, in fact, faux (glass), by Kenneth Jay Lane — proof that elegance isn't about price.

Colors range from white and cream to pink, golden, or gray, each pearl boasting a unique luster and shape.

The most prized cultured pearls come from Japan (Akoya), the South Seas, Tahiti, and China (freshwater pearls).

A symbol of purity, elegance, and femininity, the pearl is one of June's birthstones.

With a hardness of just 2,5–4,5 it is highly sensitive to perfume, perspiration, and chemicals.

The golden rule: put it on last, after makeup and perfume, and gently wipe it with a soft cloth after wear. It is beautifully showcased in 925 silver and gold.

White Topaz, colorless and clear, is actually the most common form of topaz in nature.

Most colored topaz varieties begin as white topaz.

It is an aluminum and fluorine silicate that grows in large, very clear crystals within pegmatites.

Its very clarity has led to famous mix-ups: the great 'Braganza diamond' in the Portuguese crown, over 1600 carats, is now believed to have been, in fact, a colorless topaz.

Over time, white topaz has often been an elegant, more accessible alternative to diamond.

Being colorless, it lets light pass freely and sparkles subtly with every move.

Sourced from Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria.

Associated with clarity, sincerity, and new beginnings, white topaz is a stone of purity.

With a hardness of 8, it's durable, but should be kept safe from edge impacts and abrupt temperature changes.

Clean it gently and store it separately to preserve its transparency.

Its subtle brilliance is beautifully highlighted in 925 silver, white gold, and yellow gold.