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This White Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace is a timeless classic, featuring sparkling 6.5-7.0mm cultured saltwater pearls that are truly a cut above the rest. Cultured saltwater Japanese Akoya pearls are famous around the world for their brilliant luster, exceptional matching and perfectly round pearl shapes. Choose between AA+ Quality or upgrade to AAA Quality Akoya pearls for even sharper luster and smooth, clean pearl surfaces.
Each necklace is made by hand, to order, here at our Los Angeles, CA workshop. We use only the finest cultured Akoya pearls, matching silk and 14K Gold; each pearl necklace is individually double-knotted In House - choose your preferred necklace length from the 16-Inch to longer 35-Inch Length strands. Your new Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace comes nestled in our Signature Little Black Gift Box and is accompanied with a GIA Graduate Prepared Retail Appraisal and Pearl Care Instructions.
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Pearl Color | White |
Pearl Type | Akoya Pearls |
Pearl Quality | AA+ or AAA |
Pearl Size | 6.5-7.0mm |
Pearl Shape | Perfectly Round |
Overall Length | Available in 16, 18, 22 and 36-Inch Necklace Lengths |
Mollusk Type | Pinctada fucata martensii, saltwater oyster |
Area of Origin | Japan |
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G.I.A graduate prepared retail appraisal
Custom velvet lined protective jewelry box
Wear often and wipe pearls clean with a soft cloth
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