Sunday, February 20, 2011

Akoya Pearl Earrings Are Real Eye Catchers

Women of all cultures always seek after simple elegance. Akoya pearls have always been the pearls of choice. These pearls are uniquely brilliant and perfectly round which makes them best sellers. These pearls are also known for their pristine clarity and minimal inclusions.

Pinctata Fucata is the name of the species and they have always been abundant in Japanese ocean waters. These oysters are smaller than other pearl oysters. When fully grown these oysters measure about 3 to 5 inches in diameter. These akoya pearls range in sizes from 2mm to 9mm. Unlike some larger species, akoya oysters can accept multiple nuclei, which is a bead made from the shells of freshwater mollusks.

Akoya pearl earrings come in a variety of soft colors. White is the traditional color of akoya pearl earrings, but they also come in cream, peach, emerald green and blue green. Whether these pearls are elaborately adorn with fancy settings of diamonds and gold or just a simple stud, they are always elegant and definitely catches the eye. Perfectly round cultured pearl earrings average 7.5mm to 8.5mm in size and because of their hardness they can be drilled easily without incident and nicely mounted on studs.