How to Wear Akoya Pearl Earrings
The Akoya is the most popular pearl on the market, usually seen in pearl strands, but also in earrings. These pearls are the specialty of Japan’s pearl farms. Akoya pearls were first cultured in 1893, displaying a beautifully white color. They quickly became a favorite for elegant jewelery such as Akoya pearl earrings, Their high value and quality is the reason why you will always find them set with yellow gold or white gold clasps and posts. The Akoya pearl was the one with which Kokichi Mikimoto started his pearl cultivation enterprise. The Akoya oyster is the smallest pearl-producing oyster, which is why Akoya pearls are available mostly in sizes of 3-10 mm. These oysters live in water depths of 1-5 meters and they produce such great pearls thanks to the perfect oceanic climate.