Silver & Pearl Earring- Composition III

Composition III reworks a familiar pearl stud through a fine sterling-silver bar that passes through a hand-picked freshwater pearl. The concealed top post lets the pearl sit lower and nearer the edge of the ear, shifting a classic pearl stud into something lighter, more playful, and contemporary.

Materials & variants

• Nickel-free, recycled .925 sterling silver.
• Freshwater pearls from China, hand-picked by Kevin Hailiang Yu.
• Sold as a pair with sterling-silver butterfly backs.
• White (9 mm pearls),
• Black (8 mm), 
  
• Each pearl has its own shape, colour, and character. 
• The earrings measure 12–16 mm long × 8–12 mm wide, with a pair weight of 1.6–2.5 g.

Design & Making

Handmade by Kevin Hailiang Yu in the Auckland studio. Composition explores the relationship between dots, lines, and surfaces: the silver line complements the form of the pearl, giving the piece a contemporary edge.