14k Gold Tahitian Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings Exotic stud earring featuring Tahitian cultured pearl affixed to a 14k gold backing Friction-back post The natural properties and process of pearl formation define the unique beauty of each pearl. The image may show slight differences in texture, color, size, and shape. Carved rings are naturally occurring imperfections that result from the pearl rotating inside the mollusk as it is growing. They define the unique beauty of each pearl and may vary in size, number, and depth per pearl. Imported