Akoya Pearls

Coveted for their color, luster, and symmetrical roundness, Akoya pearls can be found and are cultivated from the Pinctada Fukata oysters.  They are found in the waters of Japan, China, and India.  Akoya Pearls make beautiful pearl necklaces due to their evenness in color, deeps luster, and consistency in shape.  They range in size from 2 to 11 millimeters and they take approximately one and a half to three years to cultivate.  The roundness of the Akoya pearl is attributed to its culturing process by nucleating the mantle with a bead.  Nevertheless, some Akoya pearls can still be baroque.  Most baroque Akoya pearls are characterized by the small tail that grows out of the round side of the pearl.