Fine threader chains let twin pearls fall like stars across a quiet night sky. Each pair is matched from Tahitian South Sea cultured pearls for balanced color, luster and shape. All clear accent stones are cubic zirconia, never diamonds.
| Style | Asteria Threader |
|---|---|
| Pearl Type | Tahitian South Sea |
| Origin | French Polynesia |
| Quality & Color | AA+ / AAA / AAAA · Lagoon (Black), Peacock Green, Platinum Gray |
| Size | |
| Accent Stone | Cubic zirconia |
Orders over $300 include a third-party certificate when available. For orders under $300, a certificate may be added for $50; otherwise none is provided by default.
VARI STANDARDS
Selected classic strands are hand-knotted, and selected silver details are set or finished, by a young Li craftswoman on the VARI team. The Product Description identifies where this work applies.
Read the craft storyAA+, AAA, and AAAA are VARI selection tiers, not laboratory grades. Eligible orders follow our published policy for GRC, GIA, or a recognized Japanese pearl laboratory report.
Read the certificate policyModel-wearing and lifestyle scenes may be AI-generated to illustrate styling. Confirm your purchase using the product gallery, selected option images, measurements, and written specifications.
How VARI uses imageryMeasure at the end of the day, when fingers are naturally at their fullest, for a comfortable fit.
| US size | Finger circumference | Ring inner diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 49.3mm | 15.7mm |
| 6 | 51.9mm | 16.5mm |
| 7 | 54.4mm | 17.3mm |
| 8 | 57.0mm | 18.1mm |
| 9 | 59.5mm | 18.9mm |
US sizes 5-8 are included in the selected price. US size 9 adds $40 because additional precious metal is required.
Compare how each pearl diameter reads on the hand. The images are a scale guide; cultured pearls vary slightly.
Balanced luster and natural surface character for an elegant everyday pearl.
Higher luster, cleaner surface and finer overall presentation.
The 8-9mm pearl size adds $50. All smaller listed pearl sizes are included in the selected quality price.
VARI follows an online-first, direct-to-customer model. Without permanent retail boutiques or live-model campaign shoots, we keep operating and image-production overhead lighter while investing in pearls, original design and skilled finishing.
| Price component | VARI | Traditional boutique model |
|---|---|---|
| Retail presence | Online-first; no permanent physical boutiques. | Store leases, fit-out, displays and in-store staffing may be part of the model. |
| Model imagery | AI-generated model-wearing imagery for illustrative styling and scale reference; product decisions should rely on the gallery and specifications. | Live models, photographers, studios and production teams may be used. |
| Design & styling | Product design, pearl pairing and styling direction originate with VARI. | Design and merchandising are developed within each brand's own system. |
| Craft | Selected silver elements may include setting or finishing by a young Li craftswoman on the VARI team; product specifications state when this applies. | Workshop and service structures vary by retailer. |
| Buying experience | Direct online service and insured delivery. | In-person boutique presentation and service may be included. |
Image transparency: all model-wearing imagery presented by VARI is AI-generated and is intended as a styling and scale reference. The jewelry concepts, product designs, combinations and styling direction are original to VARI.
This comparison describes two general operating models. It does not state or estimate any individual retailer's costs, margins or product quality.
Compare eight pearl sizes on the same ear and at the same viewing scale. Exact visual presence varies slightly with individual earlobe proportions and cultured pearl shape.
VARI follows an online-first, direct-to-customer model. Without permanent retail boutiques or live-model campaign shoots, we keep operating and image-production overhead lighter while investing in pearls, original design and skilled finishing.
| Price component | VARI | Traditional boutique model |
|---|---|---|
| Retail presence | Online-first; no permanent physical boutiques. | Store leases, fit-out, displays and in-store staffing may be part of the model. |
| Model imagery | AI-generated model-wearing imagery for illustrative styling and scale reference; product decisions should rely on the gallery and specifications. | Live models, photographers, studios and production teams may be used. |
| Design & styling | Product design, pearl pairing and styling direction originate with VARI. | Design and merchandising are developed within each brand's own system. |
| Craft | Selected silver elements may include setting or finishing by a young Li craftswoman on the VARI team; product specifications state when this applies. | Workshop and service structures vary by retailer. |
| Buying experience | Direct online service and insured delivery. | In-person boutique presentation and service may be included. |
Image transparency: all model-wearing imagery presented by VARI is AI-generated and is intended as a styling and scale reference. The jewelry concepts, product designs, combinations and styling direction are original to VARI.
This comparison describes two general operating models. It does not state or estimate any individual retailer's costs, margins or product quality.
