Temple of the Sun Alba earrings gold

The Alba earrings by Temple of the Sun are a simple gold hoop with a single freshwater white pearl drop.

Meaning 'white' in Latin, the Alba earrings bring the wearer wisdom from experience and a sense of purity.

Crafted from 18k gold vermeil.

Dimensions: 1cm diameter with 2cm drop

Pearls have been prized for more than 4,000 years as symbols of purity, balance and harmony. Their calming, feminine energy is greatly admired, and these 'gems' are believed to attract luck and good fortune.

Temple of the Sun uses only recycled sterling silver 925 as the base metal for their vermeil gold and silver jewelry. Vermeil jewelry is made by laying a layer of 18K gold over a sterling silver base, making it high quality and durable, with a thickness of at least 2.5 microns. This thickness makes it more resistant to tarnishing and fading than plated gold jewelry (which has a minimum thickness of 0.5 microns).

Jewellery care:
To maintain the lustre of your 18K gold vermeil jewellery, rinse in cold water and gently pat dry with a soft 100% lint-free cotton or microfibre cloth. Avoid drying with tissue or paper towels as this will scratch the gold.

Remove gemstone jewellery before engaging in activities that may cause damage and avoid wearing with clothes that have loose threads or abrasive textures, to prevent snagging. Gemstone jewellery can be gently scrubbed with a soft-bristled or baby-sized toothbrush coated in warm, soapy water to dislodge any dirt.