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Differences between Akoya Pearls, Freshwater Cultured Pearls, South Sea Cultured Pearls

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Akoya pearls originate mainly in Japan and China. The oyster that produces Akoyas has the common name of Pinctada Fucata.These pearls range from two to nine millimeters in diameter, averaging six to seven millimeters.They also display a white appearance with a rose hue. The highest percentage of harvested Akoyas are spherical in shape.Due to the consistent size and shape of the Akoya, we often find that this quality of pearl jewelry brings forth perfectly matched strands.
Similar to the Akoya, the Freshwater cultured pearl is also native to China. However, this pearl does not derive from an oyster and is smaller and less spherical in shape.The color of these pearls can be unique because their color is based upon natural attributes of the mussel as well as the fact that it can be treated or irradiated to achieve a more desired color.The mollusks that produce these pearls are called mussels.The main producer of the Freshwater pearl is the Hyriopsis Cumingi.Small crops of these pearls are produced in Japan, but the majority of the worlds supply of the Freshwater quality comes from China.China can generate up to fifteen times the amount of these pearls when compared to all of the saltwater and freshwater producers combined mainly because a mussel can be harvested more than once, which results in several pearls at one time. Each of those pearls range between four to eleven millimeters in diameter in size. Seeing that there is such a high quantity of this quality it makes the Freshwater a much more affordable option when compared to the other cultured pearls.
The South Sea cultured pearl is known to Australia, Indonesia, and also the Philippines. The common name for the oyster in these areas is Pinctada Maxima.There are two kinds of Pinctada Maxima: gold-lipped and silver-lipped. While appearing golden, silver, or pale with a satin finish look, they are quite different from the reflective nature of the Akoya.In Australia, South Sea pearls are found in the wild and can range from ten to fifteen millimeters in diameter, averaging thirteen millimeters. Conversely, those found in Indonesia and the Philippines are hatchery-bred and fall roughly two millimeters smaller in size. The South Sea quality tends to be more expensive than that of the Akoya, so grouping them together in large matched strands is less practical. South Sea pearls are more often set into pearl necklace, ring, and other jewelry designs that require fewer pearls.

About Pearls

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Depending on the type of oyster that produced them and what part of the world they are from, pearls come in a wide range of shapes, lusters, and mysterious colors. The following introdution is mainly about akoya pearl and freshwater pearl.

Akoya Pearl

Akoya Pearls are produced by the Japanese Akoya Oyster. Best known for their deep luster, rich color, and perfect round shapes, Akoyas are the most popular and classic.

The Akoya cultured pearl made its debut in 1905 when Kokichi Mikimoto first introduced the technique to produce round pearls by the process of bead nucleation. Already by 1920, he had accomplished his lifelong dream to adorn the necks of ladies all around the world with his revolutionary Akoya cultured pearls.

Akoya Pearls over 9mm are rare and highly valued on the market. Given that the Akoya oyster is the smallest commercial pearl jewelry producing oyster, the pearls tend to be small and are usually limited to producing no more than 2 pearls per harvest. Compare that to the freshwater pearl producing mussel that is capable of producing over 40 pearls at a time, and it is no surprise that Akoya Pearls command a higher value than freshwater pearls of similar quality.

Akoya Pearls range in body color and overtone. Body color, referring to the basic color of the pearl, includes white, cream, green, silver, pink, and gold. Akoya overtones, or tints as seen in the central areas of the pearl under light, include rose (pink), green, silver, and blue. The most rare and valuable Akoya Pearl color is white with rose overtones; a green overtone is considered less desirable in white colored pearls and its presence reduces value.

Freshwater Pearl

Freshwater pearls are the most common type of pearl and produced primarily in China by the freshwater pearl mussel Hyriopsis Cumingi. These pearls are best known for their unusual shapes, wide variety of sizes, and range in colors.

Differing from that of saltwater pearls, the process used to produce freshwater pearls does not require a shell nucleus but rather a tissue grafting technique that facilitates mass production. The mussel is also larger than that used to produce Akoya Pearls, resulting in the simultaneous production of up to 50 pearls at a time. Because only a mantle tissue is used without a bead nucleus, top quality freshwater pearls are essentially all nacre and offer a very good value.

Freshwater pearls are available in a rainbow of natural colors and shapes, a much wider variety than saltwater pearls, giving them a special allure. Colors include white, orange, lavender, purple, violet, blue, rose, and silver. The variety of shapes includes round, drop, coin, button, rice, stick, and potato. Freshwater pearls vary in size from 2mm to 15mm.

6*17mm white biwa pearl single strand necklace bracelets

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: 6*17mm white biwa pearl single strand necklace bracelets jewelry set

A graceful biwa pearl necklace set consisting of a necklace and a 7.5 inch bracelets; This set embellished with 6*17mm white biwa pearl and 4-5mm black potato shape fresh water pearl; The necklace length is 16 inch and end with silver or sterling silver box clasp!

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7*20mm purple biwa pearl single strand necklace bracelets set

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: 7*20mm purple biwa pearl single strand necklace bracelets

A graceful biwa pearl necklace set consisting of a necklace and a 7.5 inch bracelets; This set embellished with 7*20mm purple biwa pearl and 4-5mm white potato shape fresh water pearl; The necklace length is 16 inch and end with silver or sterling silver box clasp!

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5-6mm white potato seed pearl Necklace & bracelet set

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: 5-6mm white potato seed pearl Necklace & bracelet set

Charmming pearl jewelry set includes a 16-inch white pearl necklace with hand-selected, hand-knotted 5-6mm white potato freshwater cultured pearls plus matching an 7.5inch bracelet. The necklace and bracelet is finished with an 925 sterling silver fish hook clasp.

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7*20mm coffee biwa pearl and crystal necklace earrings set

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: 7*20mm coffee biwa pearl and crystal beads necklace earrings set

Graceful biwa pearl necklace set featured 7*20mm coffee biwa pearl alternated with 8-9mm white double shiny pearl and 4mm crystal beads; the necklace end with sterling silver or silver toggle clasp; sterling dangle earrings completes this beautiful jewelry set.

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Mother Daughter pearl&crystal bracelet set in wine red and rose

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: Mother Daughter pearl&crystal bracelet set in wine red and rose

There is a special love between a mother and her daughter(s) that grows and deepens with time. This bracelet set represents that special love with a sterling heart-shaped charm. Two beautiful freshwater pearls surround and protect the heart charm on each side of it. 4mm Austria crystals and 5-6mm freshwater potato pearl in shades of rose and wine red. end with silver plate lobster clasps. The Mother’s bracelet length is 7.5inch and 6inch in length of The Daughter’s bracelet.

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wholesale 6-7mm white potato pearls & rose quartz necklace set

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: wholesale 6-7mm white potato pearls & rose quartz necklace set

Elegant pearl jewelry set consist of a necklace,a bracelet and a pair of dangle earrings with 925silver ear hook, this set strung with 8mm rose quartz beads and 6-7mm white cultured potato pearl at regular intervals, with small silver beads in spaces; ended with 925 sterling or plated silver fish hook clasp, The length of necklace is 16inch and bracelet length is 7.5inch.

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White coin pearl &purple biwa pearl neckalce & earrings jewelry

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: White coin pearl &purple biwa pearl neckalce & earrings jewelry

Gorgeous, richly colored shimmering pearls are splashed throughout the design of this jewelry set, 12mm white coin pearl beads, 7*20mm purple biwa pearl interspersed with 7-8mm white potato pearl and silver crystal fittings; 16inch in length and end with sterling silver or silver spring ring clasp; sterling dangle earrings completes this beautiful jewelry set.

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Genuine 12mm Coin Pearl Necklace bracelets& earrings Sets

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Wholesale pearl jewelry: Genuine 12mm Coin Pearl Necklace bracelets& earrings Sets

This gorgeous necklace sets consist of a necklace, bracelets and a pair of 925 silver dangle earrings; This set feature 12mm nature white coin shape fresh water pearl, smooth surface and high luster. Each pearl is double knotted with durable silk thread for beauty and security; end with silver or sterling silver box clasp; The necklace is 16″,18″ or 20″ in length and the bracelet is 7.5″ long.

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