Akoya Pearls 锟?Luxury And AffordabilityWhen you think of pearls, most often the picture Valentino Shoes Sale that comes to mind is a tropical island with warm seas and a light breeze where the oysters would love to take refuge. There are many different types of pearls out there on the market, but the Akoya pearl is probably the most recognizable. The Akoya pearl is the classic, high luster, white pearl used mostly for long strands of jewelry.The Akoya pearl does not come from the tropical island setting you might think of. It is cultured and farmed mainly in China and Japan. They get their name because they are nucleated in the Akoya oyster which is found off the shores of China and Japan. Akoya pearls tend to be fairly small because the Akoya oyster is small in comparison to other types of oysters. The pearls created by the Akoya oyster are typically white or cream, sometimes with overtones of rose or silver.One of the benefits of having a smaller pearl is that they tend to be the most consistently round in shape. This makes them the perfect option for jewelers to match up to create long, beautiful strands of pearls. When shopping for pearl jewelry, if you come across a long pearl necklace or bracelet, you are most likely looking at Akoya pearls. This type of pearl is coveted for its high luster, smooth, round shape and affordability. Their white and rose color makes this type of pearl the perfect choice for someone with a fair complexion as the color will bring out subtle tones in the skin.Because Akoya pearls are cultured and farmed by the masses, they tend to be quite affordable. China and Japan also have a competing market for these pearls which helps to keep the cost down. China has, in recent years, really taken a hold of the Akoya pearl market, creating pearls that rival the legendary quality that Japan calls its own. Because of this response from China, Japan has focused most of its attention on creating large Akoya pearls (over 8mm). Pearls larger than this in China are rare, so Japan has taken this opportunity to corner the market.So, with all of this information, what should you look for when out shopping for pearl jewelry? It is very important to ask the jeweler a lot of questions about the pearls to ensure Valentino you are getting exactly what you want. One of the most important things to ask is the origin of the pearl. Many times, freshwater pearls will be sold as cultured pearls and it锟絪 important to know the difference. Freshwater pearls and Akoya pearls are both cultured, but in different ways. The Akoya pearl is cultured in saltwater, which gives them a very different appearance and are much more valuable than freshwater pearls.The next piece of advice is to take the time to really inspect the pearls on a particular piece you are interested in. If you are looking at a strand of Akoya pearls, make sure it has a very high luster. Also, look to see if all of the pearls on the strand seem to match in shape and size. Next, look at the color of the pearls on the strand to make sure they all look similar. While inspecting the color, look for any blemishes to the pearls as this could decrease the value of the jewelry. The final item on your pearl checklist is overall appearance. Try on the necklace or bracelet and look at it against your skin tone and how it looks on you in a mirror. If it looks good and you love it, then most likely you have found the perfect piece of pearl jewelry to take home!
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