Akoya Pearl necklace is best known for its high luster and color brilliance. Akoya Pearls are commonly known as cultured saltwater pearls. Akoya pearls are the classic cultured pearls of Japan. In early nineteenth century, a Japanese man named Kokichi Mikimoto introduced to this world his bead-nucleating technique of culturing pearls in seawater – oyster’s naturally occurring process of forming the pearl with human help thereby stimulating the process by producing the initial irritant or nucleus. Akoya oysters are small mollusks, so the pearls they produce range from sizes 3mm to 9mm. The oyster secretes nacre to cover the bead with layer upon layer of nacre. Thicker the nacre better is the quality. Akoya pearls are produced by Pinctada fucata oyster type.

In recent years China has come up with equally high quality akoya pearls. Every harvesting season, pearl farms growing akoya pearls often find small to medium size pearls of varying quality and it takes lot of efforts to choose the best quality pearls. The pearls are hand sorted, processed, and strung into hanks. Akoya pearl necklace made with quality pearls typically command higher values than freshwater pearl jewelry but comparatively cheaper than Tahitian and south seawater pearls. With the new improved technologies and constant monitoring of pearl growth in pearl oysters, freshwater pearls often come in good quality and are available in wide array of colors and sizes but akoya pearls still typically command higher value. There is great demand for akoya pearls both in U.S and foreign markets. All akoya pearls are cultured pearls.

Higher grades quality akoya pearls that are known for their brilliant luster and nearly perfect round shapes make the perfect akoya pearl necklace. Each pearl is hand knotted and stringed together to make a beautiful akoya pearl necklace. Akoya pearl necklace is the preferred choice for many women and adorned all over the world. Although akoya pearls do come in cream, pink, rose overtones etc, yet white color is the standard classic color when it comes to buying akoya pearl necklace. It is always good to buy akoya pearl necklace with matching akoya pearl earrings and or bracelet. Akoya pearls are indeed very alluring and make excellent luxurious gifts.

Among all other jewelry types like diamonds, gems and precious stones or metals, pearls have always held their charm and beauty for centuries. Women have enjoyed wearing them on all kinds of occasions from wedding to birthday parties to evening outs. They perfectly blend with any kind of outfits from gorgeous ultra fashion gowns and dresses to casual wears. Undoubtedly these precious natural beauties are timeless fashion statements.

If you are looking for a gift for your loved ones, there are can’t possibly be a better choice than picking up gorgeous lustrous pearl necklace. Since they come in many color, shapes, sizes and types, get the one you like most and admire. These are much more affordable than diamond or gold jewelry. It brings the grace and sophistication to the wearer of all age groups. Buy the genuine stuff and your lovely sweetheart will thank you forever!

Online is the best place to browse and compare the quality, types and prices. Surely these online pearl jewelry stores have real finest quality at very competitive and affordable prices than the brick and mortar jewelry boutiques or departmental stores. These online stores have direct buying source from the pearl farms and pick up the best quality pearls at much lower prices and pass on these savings to their customers. Their overhead expenses are much lower as well than high departmental stores who pay high salary to their employees. Moreover, there is no sales associate’s pressure also when buying jewelry online.