Pearls have been around since the early days of fashion and jewelry. It is treasured throughout Asia and the Mediterranean not only for its beauty, but as a symbol of harmony, purity and wisdom. An exotic gift of the sea, pearls have a lustrous silky smooth touch and look that make them very appealing to wear. Akoya Pearls are born from the Pinctada Fucata Martensii oyster and were made famous by Kokichi Mikimoto, who helped perfect the art of modern day pearl culturing. Akoya pearls are farmed in salt water through central & southern Japan and along the coast of China.The overtones of Akoya Pearls range from pale cream to pinkish-white, champagne and silvery-grey. Its major sources are Japan and China.
Genuine and natural, Smooth and Silky, Color ranging from White, Pinkish or Creamy.
A = Color Range - White, Pinkish or Creamy, Light blemishes, Good Shape, Good Luster.
AA = Color Range - White, Pinkish or Creamy, Clean, Good Shape, Good Luster.
AAA = Color Range - White, Pinkish or Creamy, Clean, Good Shape, High Luster.
BLACK = (Dyed) Color Range - Grey to Black with Pink, Green, Blue or Purple overtones, Good Shape, Good Luster.
Moh's Hardness = 2.5 - 4.
A = Color Range - White, Pinkish or Creamy, Light blemishes, Good Shape, Good Luster.
AA = Color Range - White, Pinkish or Creamy, Clean, Good Shape, Good Luster.
AAA = Color Range - White, Pinkish or Creamy, Clean, Good Shape, High Luster.
BLACK = (Dyed) Color Range - Grey to Black with Pink, Green, Blue or Purple overtones, Good Shape, Good Luster.
Moh's Hardness = 2.5 - 4.
