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Putting together the perfect outfit means wearing the right jewelry. For a classic look you can't go wrong with an Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace. You'll look elegant and turn all the heads wherever you go when you are wearing an Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace.
Akoya Pearls get their name from the oyster they come from, the small Akoya oyster, more scientifically known as Pinctada fucata. With the help of science, this pearl is often cultivated in pearl farms. After the oyster is nucleated, it takes about 10-18 months for the pearl to be ready for harvest. Akoya pearl are among the most difficult pearls to grow due to the low survival rates of the oysters. Less than half of Akoya pearls make it past the nucleation process. While most of the cultured pearls are Akoya pearls, only 5 percent of these pearls are considered to be high quality.
There are several factors to consider when determining the quality of an Akoya pearl. These include luster, surface, shape, color, and size. Luster has to do with the way the pearl reflects and refracts light. It is evaluated on a scale of high to low. The brightest pearls with the most glow are considered high luster. These pearls will reflect objects the most clearly. Pearls that are dull or chalky are considered low luster. Surface is used to evaluates the amount of flaws on the pearl, from clean to blemished. While pearls may be blemished, this does not necessarily mean the blemishes are damaging. Since Akoya pearls have a relatively short cultivation time, they generally have a minimal amount of heavy blemishes. There are several categories that a pearl's shape can fall into. Though round pearls are usually considered the most valuable, shape is also a matter of personal preference. Akoya pearls usually come in the shapes of round, semi-round, drop, and baroque shapes. Color is also a matter of personal preference. Some of the popular colors of Akoya pearls are shades of rose, silver/white, cream, gold, and blue/gray. Pearl size is measured by checking the diameter of the pearl in millimeters. The most popular size is around 7 millimeters. Usually the larger the pearl, the more valuable the pearl is considered and the more expensive it will be.
The cost of a pearl necklace can add up. You want to make sure your pearls are high quality, but this can mean spending a fortune. However, at Laguna Pearl you can find a variety of beautiful pearl necklaces at the most affordable prices out there. Laguna Pearl offers excellent customer service as well. Their large selection of pearl jewelry will ensure that you find the right option for any occasion.
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