Famous for their unique brilliance, Akoya pearls are cultured saltwater pearls extremely popular alongside Tahitian, Mikimoto, South Sea and Freshwater pearls.
The first man who discovered such a pearl was a Japanese man during the early 1900s. Since then, Akoya pearls became a fine accessory which has the power to enhance a natural beautiful skin with its shiny accents.One of the distinctive signs of Akoya pearl is the size that varies between 7.5 mm – 8 mm.
As for the price, Akoya pearls are much more expensive than the Freshwater pearls, but less expensive than pearls coming from Tahitian, Mikimoto and South Sea.With the multitude of the fake Akoya pearls available on the market, a reputable seller is the warranty for their authenticity.
