'Cultured Freshwater Pearl earrings Sterling Silver, Pearl Earrings 18k gold vermeil, Pearl Earring with diamond simulants, June Birthstone' Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Earrings set with a beautiful clear topaz, made of solid British Sterling Silver and 18k yellow gold vermeil. Gold vermeil is fine sterling silver that is polished and dipped in 18ct gold, It has a bright finish, and it doesn't tarnish easily. Why do I love to use pearl in my design? I am very passionate about pearls because