New shell flower earrings with akoya pearl set in 18k gold

Brand new pair of shell flower earrings with baby Akoya pearls, posts are 18k gold. Not gold plated nor gold filled! The stoppers are also 18k gold set inside silicone to make for a more secure fit. Flower diameter is approximately 1.10 inches. This piece I had bought during a trip to Tokyo, along with several jewelry, I haven’t had a chance to wear it unfortunately so I’m listing it for someone else to enjoy :) “The original Japanese cultured pearls, known as akoya pearls, are produced by a species of small pearl oyster, Pinctada fucata martensii, which is no bigger than 6 to 8 cm (2.4 to 3.1 in) in size, hence akoya pearls larger than 10 mm in diameter are extremely rare and highly priced.” “Akoya cultured pearls form in the Pinctada Fucata oyster. These oysters are thriving in the hidden bays off the coast of Japan in the cold saltwater of the Pacific Ocean. The Pinctada Fucata oyster is the smallest of the pearl-producing oysters, measuring about 3 to 5 inches in diameter. Akoya Pearls generally range in size between 3 to 9mm, with the occasional rare 10 – 10.5mm sizes. The Akoya pearl is known for its superb luster and its perfectly round shape.” Please feel free to ask any questions or ask for more photos. My phone camera isn’t great but I tried my best to take photos in natural sunlight. There are no filters on the photos.