Round Brilliant-Cut Colorless Gemstone Stud Earrings in Yellow Gold Settings

A pair of stud earrings featuring large, round brilliant-cut colorless gemstones held in yellow gold prong settings. While provided context mentions 'real pearls,' these specific items are faceted transparent stones, likely cubic zirconia, moissanite, or white topaz, given the visible facet abrasion and lack of internal fire typical of high-grade diamonds. Each stone is secured by four substantial flat-tab prongs. The stones show significant surface wear along the facet edges (junctions), which is a common indicator of softer gemstone materials or synthetic stimulants rather than diamonds. The yellow gold mountings appear to be contemporary in style, likely late 20th century to modern. The craftsmanship of the settings is functional and standard for mass-marketed fine jewelry. There are no visible maker's marks or hallmarks from this angle; however, the metal shows a bright, polished finish with minimal oxidation. One stone exhibits a slightly cloudy or 'sleepy' appearance, which may be due to surface oils or the inherent quality of the material. The size of the stones suggests a significant carat-weight equivalent, approximately 1.5 to 2.0 carats each if they were diamonds.