Understanding This Piece
About Pearl
Pearls are the only major gemstones produced by living organisms — formed when a mollusk coats an irritant with layers of nacre over months or years. Modern fine-jewelry pearls are typically Akoya (Japan, classic round), South Sea (Australia, large with golden or silver tones), or Tahitian (French Polynesia, dark with peacock overtones). Pearls score just 2.5–4.5 on Mohs and require gentle care: wipe with a damp cloth after wearing, store separately from harder jewelry, and avoid contact with perfume, hairspray, and chlorine. Pearl is the June birthstone and 30th-anniversary gem.
About 14K Yellow Gold
14K yellow gold is 58.3% pure gold blended with copper and silver — the most popular fine-jewelry karat in the US for good reason. It delivers a rich, recognizably warm yellow tone while remaining hard enough for daily wear, holding diamonds and gemstones securely without wearing thin. 14K resizes cleanly and refinishes easily, and it carries strong heirloom value. For most clients balancing color depth, durability, and price, 14K yellow is the right answer.
About Stackable Rings
Stackable rings are thin (typically 1–2.5mm wide) bands designed to be worn together in layered combinations on the same finger. The style emerged in the 1990s and has become one of the strongest growth categories in fine jewelry over the past decade. Stacks can combine matching bands, contrasting metals (yellow + white + rose is the modern 'tri-color' stack), or alternating plain and diamond-set bands. The slim profile and clean inner walls let adjacent rings sit flush together; most clients comfortably wear 2–4 bands per finger.