Akoya pearls are the classic pearls throughout the globe. Round to near round are the common shapes of these pearls. These are the original cultured pearls. Today, many strands of necklaces as well as bracelets are made of these types of pearls. They are ideal for drilling and matching because of their hardness and uniformity in color and shape.
Graduated strands of akoya pearls are especially beautiful to behold. Akoya torsades are multi-strands of pearls that are twisted and clamped together with various clasps according the number of strands of each necklace. Our akoya necklaces come in colors of yellow, gold, white, cream and black. Within the black akoya pearls are variations of subtle colors like the Tahitian pearl. Some of these dark pearls are a blueberry tone, some are peacock green and emerald. A beautiful pale yellow akoya necklace strung with graduated pearl is very classic. Even the rare silvery blue pearl can be found in the akoya oysters. These dark purple jewels are truly stunning as necklaces.
Akoya pearl necklace come in many different length to suit our customers needs. Most of our akoya necklaces come with matching bracelets and earrings. These pearls come in sized 7.5 mm to as large as 10.0 mm. Large or small, dark or light, these classical akoya pearls have maintained their position as number one in the market place throughout the world.