This item will ship by May 23 IN STOCK Need it sooner? Call to let us know: 888-89-PEARL Triple Strand White Akoya Pearl Necklace - Various Sizes Price: $799 Retail Price: $4,999 Sku #: AK-6570-W-3s Roll Over Image to Zoom In. Description Images Length Clasp Color Images Images Some refer to the Akoya pearl as the "icon" of cultured pearls. This beautiful and classic white Akoya triple-strand necklace defines elegance. This strand is entirely customizable and the sizes are available starting at 6-6.5mm in size and can be selected in either AA+ quality or our highest AAA quality. This necklace includes a beautiful clasp with optional clasps available. If you have any further questions regarding this pearl necklace, please feel free to speak to one of our pearl experts over the phone by calling 888-89-PEARL (888-897-3275) at anytime. You can also use our click-to-call service or live online chat feature to speak to a pearl specialist now. 16" Choker Length This necklace length is referred to as the "classic necklace" size and typically sits at the hollow of her neck above the collar bone. 17" Princess Length One of the most popular length selected by women today, the princess length is intended to sit at or right below the collar bone. Its length creates versatility and is well suited with a variety of women's attire, including V-neck shirts and button-up blouses. 18" Princess Length One of the most popular length selected by women today, the princess length is intended to sit at or right below the collar bone. Its length creates versatility and is well suited with a variety of women's attire, including V-neck shirts and button-up blouses. 20" Matinee Length The pearl matinee necklace is a great choice for casual or business attire. It typically sits well below the neckline and is desired because of its versatility as a casual necklace, as well as a necklace for formal occasions. The matinee length also goes well as a multi-layered necklace, with a shorter choker or princess length sitting above it. 24" Matinee Length The pearl matinee necklace is a great choice for casual or business attire. It typically sits well below the neckline and is desired because of its versatility as a casual necklace, as well as a necklace for formal occasions. The matinee length also goes well as a multi-layered necklace, with a shorter choker or princess length sitting above it. 36" Opera Length This pearl length is popular for its versatility as one long necklace or the ability to wrap around a woman's neck twice, creating a double strand of pearls. This necklace length is also very suitable for layering and its ability to be appropriate in both casual and formal settings. 51" Rope Length A necklace any longer than Opera Length is typically considered a "pearl rope" and can be designed to create maximum versatility for the wearer, such as one long necklace, two layered necklaces, or three shorter necklaces when wrapped around the neck multiple times. Click below to see different lengths 16" 17" 18" 20" 24" 36" 51" (Click on Clasp to Enlarge) $0.00 Triple Strand Clasp - WG $0.00 Triple Strand Clasp - YG $499.00 Diamond Clasp - WG $499.00 Diamond Clasp - YG (Click on Pearl to Enlarge) $0.00 White Overtone $0.00 Ivory Overtone $0.00 Rose Overtone NECKLACE LENGTH PEARL QUALITY PEARL SIZE SAFETY CLASP NECKLACE KNOTS Origin Japan Shape Round Quality AA+ Quality Size 6.0-6.5mm Nacre Very Thick Color White Luster AA+ Quality Price: $799 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 (2 customer ratings) Choose your options: NECKLACE LENGTH: 16-17 Inches Nested (+$0) 17-18 Inches Nested (+$0) CLASP: Triple Strand Clasp - WG + $0 Triple Strand Clasp - YG + $0 Diamond Clasp - WG + $499 Diamond Clasp - YG + $499 COLOR: White Overtone + $0 Ivory Overtone + $0 Rose Overtone + $0 PEARL SIZE & QUALITY: 6.0-6.5mm AA+ Quality   (+$0)6.0-6.5mm AAA Quality   (+$499)6.5-7.0mm AA+ Quality   (+$99)6.5-7.0mm AAA Quality   (+$799)7.0-7.5mm AA+ Quality   (+$599)7.0-7.5mm AAA Quality   (+$1,099)7.5-8.0mm AA+ Quality   (+$1,399)7.5-8.0mm AAA Quality   (+$2,399)

Triple Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace

If you are looking for a gift to make someone special feel like royalty, a triple strand Akoya Pearl necklace is the way to go. Pearl jewelry has long been the choice of kings and queens. In fact, at one time it only royalty could legally wear Pearls. In 1692 the Duke of Saxony drafted a law prohibiting commoners from wearing pearls because he wanted to restrict their use to nobility.

Legend has it that Cleopatra drank a pearl cocktail to win a bet with Marc Antony.

One of the most famous pearls in the world La Pelegrina was passed on through many queens and kings. In 1660 King Philip of Spain gifted the pearl to his daughter Maria Theresa for her marriage to Louis XIV. The pearl re-appeared in Russia in 1683. The Crown Jewels were stolen by rioters in 1792, and this may be how the jewels found their way to Russia. While in Russia, the pearl was owned by the nobles from the House of Yusupov.

La Pelegrina is not to be confused with another pearl known by a similar name, La Peregrina. La Peregrina which means pilgrim or wanderer in Spanish has a rich history of being passed down for hundreds of years. King Philip II of Spain gave the pearl to his bride Mary I of England. After Mary's death the pearl remained in the Spanish Crown for the next 250 years. Many of the royals were painted wearing the necklace including Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain, both wives of Philip IV, and Queen Elisabeth of France. The was owned by the Hamilton family in England until it was sold at Auction in 1969 at Sotheby's in London. The pearl was then purchased by Richard Burton who gave the pearl as a gift to Elizabeth Taylor.

Pearls have long been popular in the British monarchy. Queen Anne, the last British monarch of the Stuart family and Queen Caroline owned millions of dollars worth of pearls. Princess Diana was given a triple strand pearl necklace from the Spencer family on her 18th birthday. She was often seen wearing various strands of pearl necklaces and chokers. In April 2011 Queen Elizabeth wore a double strand pearl necklace to Prince William's wedding.

Pearls have long been a symbol of luxury. While you no longer have to be a member of royalty to own a pearl, you can make someone feel like they are by giving the gift of pearl jewelry. Pearl jewelry can be extremely pricey, but at Laguna Pearl you can find gorgeous high quality pearl jewelry for extremely reasonable prices. Laguna Pearl offers a wonderful selection of pearl jewelry to help you find the piece that is fit for your queen.