Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Akoya Pearl Earrings-Luring Designs of Beauty

Akoya pearls are the picture of classic beauty because of their small, round shape. These pearls are unique due to the fact that they are perfectly round. Farmers can ensure the shape the pearl will grow in, through the way the oyster is nucleated. A small glass or ceramic bead is implanted into the oyster, and therefore, the nacre of the shell grows over the bead, creating a seamless shape. Akoya pearls first started growing in Japan, as a result of many experiments done by well-known Miki Moto and have been around for one hundred years.

Though Japan is most associated with these pearls, many countries, like China, Vietnam, and Australia also produce them. The size of these pearls as well as the natural creamy white color make these pearls look timeless. Akoya earrings are the perfect accessory because they can be worn with casual clothing or an elegant gown. Akoyas can also be enhanced to a black color, and a unique emerald color. Pearls are simplistic in nature, but designers can increase their beauty even more by the way they set pearls. At Aloha Pearls you will find numerous designs of Akoya Pearls, both classic and modern, to complement any look.

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