Pearl & 0.02 ct Diamond Beaded Spiral Ring – 18k Yellow Gold

18k yellow gold · 2 white pearls · 1 round diamond, 0.02 ct · multi-row beaded spiral · size 9.5, adjustable

A spiral of 18k gold beads wraps the finger in several rows, with a white pearl capping each end and a single round diamond, 0.02 carats, set into the design. Because the spiral is open, it adjusts, so the fit can be fine-tuned around a size 9.5.

Pearls and yellow gold are a classic pairing for a practical reason: the warmth of the gold brings out the soft glow on the pearl's surface, what the trade calls luster, while white metal can make the same pearl look cooler and flatter. The 18k gold here is 75% pure, which is where that rich, deep yellow comes from.

A pearl's luster comes from layers of nacre that are softer than any gemstone, so keep this ring away from perfume, hairspray and lotion, and store it on its own so harder pieces don't scratch the pearls.