| This is part one of a two part series on Akoya Pearls | | | | Akoya pearls generally have fewer blemishes and |
| at Sale Price. | | | | flaws than other pearls and they have a beautiful deep |
| Akoya pearls are available at sale prices but you do | | | | luster. |
| need to be careful and ensure you are actually getting | | | | As they are cultivated, akoya pearls will be more |
| what you pay for. | | | | round and perfectly shaped than other types of pearls. |
| Many sites online promote akoya pearls at massively | | | | This makes them ideal for necklaces and bracelets |
| reduced prices and many are genuine but how can | | | | where the shape is very important. Having a number |
| you know? | | | | of pearls on one string, it is important that the size and |
| First let's look at what an akoya pearl is. | | | | shape match well to provide a good quality necklace |
| An Akoya Pearl is a Japanese cultivated pearl from | | | | or bracelet. |
| the salt water akoya-gai oyster. These are a speciality | | | | Sometimes you can get akoya pearls at a sale price |
| of Japanese Pearl Farms. | | | | but it is important to know what are genuine and what |
| Pearls were first cultivated in the 1920s and are | | | | are not. |
| considered a high quality pearl. They are used for | | | | In part two at we will look at how to ensure you are |
| necklaces, earrings, pendants and bracelets as well as | | | | getting good quality genuine akoya pearls. |
| in rings. Invariably the setting is of a high quality precious | | | | End of part one of a two part series on Akoya Pearls |
| metal such as platinum or 18 karat or more white or | | | | at Sale Price. |
| yellow gold. | | | | |