Akoya Pearl
Akoya pearl jewelry is one of the more popular pearl jewelry available. Many times when you're looking at a number of jewels, has hung together with Akoya pearls. While identifying the specific type pearl to the untrained eye can be difficult, you can use the following principles to help you better understand the characteristics of what makes jewelry Akoya pearls differently.
The origin of Akoya Pearl Jewelry
Akoya pearls are usually harvested in Japan and China. Like many pearls are cultivated on farms and individually hand picked. Of course, just above the pearls reach final piece of jewelry. You can ask your jeweler of the origins of pearls and should be more than happy to give you a background story.
The Size of Akoya pearls
Akoya pearls vary in size. On average, measure 6 to 7 mm. Mm, however, can be as small as 2 mm or as large as 10. Unlike other target = "_self" title = "types of pearls"> types of pearls, Akoya pearls have the ability to be so small, because they come from the oyster Akoya (Pinctada fucata martensii), which tends to be smaller in size as well.
The color of Akoya Pearl Jewelry
The Akoya pearls are usually white or cream. However, it is also known to have some yellow, pink, blue and pink, even tones. Looking Akoya pearl jewelry NEWS </ b> you are interested, keep a close eye on what the jeweler is telling you, or if you are shopping online, which details this set of jewelry is.
The texture of Akoya pearls
Compared with freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls can be clearly identified. They are much softer to the touch in terms of its texture. In addition, brightness, or the ability of beads to reflect light and brightness, is much stronger.
While all types of pearls are beautiful, the characteristics of an Akoya pearl make it especially nice. The great difference in size pearl can come in, do Akoya pearl jewelry so much more interesting and pleasing to the eye of California. With these 4 characteristics can help fast to reduce the type of pearl you are looking at and make an informed, educated decision to purchase you will be happier.
About the Author:
Pearl Classic is an online pearl jewelry store specializing in high quality and affordable jewelry. Their extensive collection includes Akoya, Freshwater, Tahitian and South Sea pearls. For more information and to view their collection, please visit http://www.pearlclassic.com
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