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This iconic Double-Strand White Pearl Necklace features gorgeous cultured saltwater Japanese Akoya pearls gently nested within each other. A regal addition to any collection, the 17/18-Inch Necklace features 6.5-7.0mm pearls that have been hand-selected for their perfect shape, brilliant luster and sparkling overtones.
Select AA+ or upgrade to AAA Quality for mirror-sharp luster and nearly flawless pearl surfaces. Every pearl necklace is made by hand, to order here at our Los Angeles, CA workshop using only the finest materials. Each pearl necklaceĀ is individually double-knotted on white silk, and finished with a 14K Gold Clasp of your choice. Your stunning Double Strand Akoya Pearl NecklaceĀ arrives in a pretty Presentation Box for you to keep, and is accompanied by 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 | 17/18-Inches / Double-Strand |
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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