About Akoya pearls

Akoya pearls are cultured in the Pinctada fucata martensii, also known as the Akoya oyster.
This mollusk is found and farmed primarily in Japan and China. Renowned for their luster, Akoya are considered the classic pearl. They are generally white or cream colored, with overtone colors of rose, silver, or cream.

In recent years the Chinese have overtaken the Japanese in Akoya pearl production. The Chinese began culturing Akoya pearls in the 1960's, but had limited success until the late 1980's. While once considered inferior to their Japanese counterparts, China is now producing Akoya pearls of qualities that rival that of the Japanese in every quality factor.

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