Pearl Earring Sizing Chart & Buying Guide

January 07, 2019 0 Comments

There’s nothing more classic than the traditional pearl stud earring. Every woman should have a pair. It is a significant investment though so if you’re considering buying pearl earrings, there are a few things you should know first. And the most important thing you should be fluent in is pearl earring sizes.

When buying pearl earrings, you need to know which pearl earring size is best for you. Pearl earrings can range from 6mm to 11mm, in different sizes, grades, prices, and so much more. At Kyllonen Luxury, we’re experts in all pearl earring sizes, so we’re excited to share a little knowledge with you and what better way to do that than with a pearl earring size chart and buying guide.

Here is our in-depth pearl earring size chart and buying guide:

Warning: all prices are estimates and subject to change depending on the vendor

Pearl Earring Size Chart

Pearl Size	Pearl Type	Pearl Grade	Pearl Earring Price	Image
6MM	Freshwater   Akoya   Tahitian	Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade	$85 $100 $180 $200 $180 $220
7MM	Freshwater   Akoya   Tahitian	Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade	$100 $130 $220 $260 $230 $280
8MM	Freshwater   Akoya   Tahitian	Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade	$170 $185 $370 $440 $295-450 $350-545
9MM	Freshwater   Akoya   Tahitian	Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade	$205 $235 $500 $550 $355-715 $425-875
10MM	Freshwater   Akoya   Tahitian	Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade Near Gem Grade Gem Grade	$300 $375 $600 $700 $410-820 $495-1,005

Pearl Earring Buying Guide:

When buying pearl earrings, size is extremely important. Size, grade, and pearl type are the main factors that will hike up the price of your pearl earrings. We’ve included a price estimate of pearl earrings for different types of pearls above but there are also a few more things to keep in mind when you go to buy pearl earrings:

Pearl Color

Pearl color or pearl overtones can have a direct result on the price of a pearl. The more saturated the pearl’s color the higher the price of the pearl. For example, Tahitian pearls have a variety of overtones and hues. Depending on how rich these hues are the price will vary. Tahitian pearl earrings with dark black overtones may sell for $350 whereas Tahitian pearls with peacock overtones can sell for $545.

Pearl Size

Pearl size has a huge effect on your purchase decision. Pearls come in all sizes. As like most jewels, the bigger the pearl the more expensive it is. Most vendors carry pearl earring sizes in ranges from about 6mm to 11mm.

You can buy 6mm pearl earrings for affordable prices. 6mm Freshwater pearl earrings sell for about $100. But, as we said, the bigger the pearl the bigger the price. So if you’re looking to buy 10mm pearl earrings, you could be paying up to $1,000 for a set of Tahitian pearl earrings.

Besides price, when buying pearl earrings, you need to keep in mind what size is best suited for you. Do you enjoy larger earrings? Or are you looking for something subtler? It all depends on your personal preference.

Overall, just think about your preferences when buying pearl earrings. What’s best for you? If you need any help deciding on a pearl earring size, browse through Kyllonen Luxury’s wide array of pearl earring jewelry. You’re sure to find something you like!