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Natural White Akoya Pearls in Undrilled AAA Grade
This Grade AAA White Cultured Akoya Pearl Displays a Stunning White, Pinkish or Creamy Color Range, Is Clean with a Good Shape and Good Luster. This Pearl Has Undergone a Traditional Enhancement Process.
NOTE: Be sure to select the RIGHT gemstone/diamond by millimeter size only. Selecting your gemstone/diamond by carat weight is NOT ACCURATE. The best way to select the right size gemstone/diamond is to use our size chart image or consult with a local jeweler to measure your setting or gemstone.
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$17.00
Facts About the Akoya Oyster
The Akoya Oyster, the Pinctada fucata martensil, produces the lovely lustrous Akoya pearl and is found mainly in China and Japan. In the early 20th century saltwater Akoya Oysters were the first to be farmed making Akoya pearls the first cultured pearl. On average, the Akoya Oyster adults will have a diameter of 3 to 5 inches, the tiniest of all pearl-producing oysters. As such, Akoya pearls are found in mainly small sizes from 2.00mm to 11.00mm, however the Akoya pearls in the larger end of the spectrum are more rare and valuable.
How Are Akoya Pearls Cultured?
The method of culturing Akoya Pearls with extreme accuracy was discovered by a Japanese man named Kokichi Mikimoto. Before Mikimoto, pearls were cultured by placing a foreign substance on the outer shell of the pearl that would act as a natural irritant and cause the oyster to release its silky nacre as a defense against the object. Mikimoto took this process to a whole new level by injecting an object into the oyster; A piece of pig-toe shell is used as this is the only substance that will not be rejected by the Akoya Oyster. From this novel technique, known as bead-nucleation, Mikimoto created oyster farms and the entire Akoya pearl industry was born.
Loose Beautiful Akoya Cultured Pearls
While mainly colored the classic whitish pearly hue, Akoya pearls contain overtones of rose, silver, ivory, and cream. We also carry black Akoya pearls which offer a unique alternative and are great for a contemporary look. Akoya pearls are prized for their amazing luster—they have the strongest luster of all pearls—as well as their consistent round shape. Since most Akoya pearls are either round or near round and uniform in color they match excellently. Akoya pearls are ideal for the classic pearl strand and pearl stud earrings as well as more modern, contemporary pearl jewelry designs.
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Natural White Akoya Pearls in Undrilled AAA Grade
This Grade AAA White Cultured Akoya Pearl Displays a Stunning White, Pinkish or Creamy Color Range, Is Clean with a Good Shape and Good Luster. This Pearl Has Undergone a Traditional Enhancement Process.
