Pearl earrings with different size shows the different characteristic. 5-6mm pearls are exquisite，6-8mm pearls are more daily and no age limitation, 9-12mm pearls are luxury, 12-14mm pearls are great for the official occasions, and 14-16mm pearls are for "queens". So many different sizes available, which one should i choose? Today with this buying guide, you'll know how to choose.
The pearl size
All cultured pearls are measured the pearls size in milimeters by it’s diameter, while other gemstones are measured by carat. At present, the diameter of cultured pearls can range from 2mm to 25mm.
Different types of pearls are with total different pearl size range. Below you will see the pearl size chart：
| Pearl Type | Pearl Size | Main Origin |
| Freshwater Pearls | 2-10mm, 10mm up is rare | China, Japan, USA |
| Edison Pearls | 9-15mm, some even can be 20mm | China |
| Freshwater AK Pearls | 3-8mm | China |
| Akoya Pearls | 2-8mm，8mm up is rare | Japan, China |
| Tahitian Pearls | 8-15mm，some can be 18mm | Islands of French Polynesia |
| Southsea Pearls | 8-18mm，some can be 20mm |
Australia,Indonesia, Philippines |
The size of seawater pearls is commonly bigger than freshwater pearls but except the seawater Akoya pearls and freshwater edison pearls.
Because the Freshwater edison pearls are with the similar cultivation skill as the saltwater pearls like Tathitian pearls and Southsea pearls: A piece of 8-9mm shell bead will be inserted and years later, layers of pearl nacre appear around the bead. So the edison pearl size can be 9-15mm and some may be even bigger.
What size pearl earring should i buy for myself or for partner？
Pearl Stud Earring Size Chart
Why we have the old mind thinking that the pearls are for grandmother? Because most of the people choose the wrong pearl size. Let’s take the pearl stud earring as an example and we’d like to offer several tips for your reference.
♥ Tips one:
Age is one of the reasons you need to consider. For example, if you are a school girl or young lady, then our 5-7mm cultured freshwater pearls stud earring shall be your ideal size. 7-8mm is the classic and timeless pearl size, no age limitatiom, most of the people can handle it easily. And the earring with pearl size 8-10mm more fit for those elder ladies or you can choose the pearl earring with even the bigger size if your personal style is noble.
♥ Tips two:
Height and body shape. Smaller size pearl earrings like 5-7mm is a good choice for petite women, which will make their face looking delicate and delicate. Women with average body shapes can choose the pearl earring with the size as they like: 7-8mm pearl earring is more daily, 8-9mm pearl earring is more elegant and the bigger size the queen style like the 11-12mm. The taller women should choose relatively large-sized pearl earrings to achieve overall harmony and elegance.
♥ Tips three:
Occasions. A pair of pearl earrings of 5-8mm can perfectly fit any of your daily look while the 9-10mm or even 11-12mm pearl earrings will make you look more generous, elegant and decent in business occasions, visits or banquets.
♥ Tips four:
If you are with the big earlobes, then the bigger size is definitely much more fit.
Before buy the pearl earring, please check this guide as reference but the most important thing is consider your own style!