Akoya Pearls
Like most gems, which are sold today are cultured pearls Akoya, but that does not mean they are manufactured in a factory somewhere! Natural pearls are very rare to find – for every 2,000 oysters, there can be only one of them contains a pearl. And found that 1 in 2000, is probably an irregular shape. Try a nice chain necklace with natural oysters would be very difficult and very expensive! In the early 20th century showed that Japanese scientists used innovative industry Kokichi Mikimoto, a way to produce these beautiful pearls of control. These pearls are round and since they usually produce more pearls with more consistent colors, shapes and sizes. This article gives a brief introduction of the gemstone known as Akoya pearls.
process of pearl culture
The farming process is actually very interesting – it was a shell surgically implanted in the tissues of a string of pearls. Then, the oyster secrets a substance called nacre, also known as the pearl. Pearl is the iridescent material that normally coats the inside of a shell, but also that the beads are handmade. After a few years, the pearl is harvested. At this stage they are ready to be manufactured in chains, earrings and rings.
Japan vs. Chinese Akoya Pearls
Akoya pearls are the Akoya oyster, which is mainly cultivated in Japan and China. These pearls have been in Japan, but China is now the main producer of this type of pearl. The production of Akoya pearls in China began in the year 1960, but it was not until 1980 that the quality was considered high quality. Today, the Chinese Akoya pearls are certainly up to their Japanese counterparts in terms of quality. You will notice that these Chinese varieties of precious stones as popular as the Japanese.
Size, color and race
Akoya cultured pearls are mostly round and range of sizes from 3 to 9mm. You can find it in 10 mm and more, but they are very rare and expensive. The colors range from a golden color is usually white, but can also be found in creamy pink. Blacks are also available, but they are dyed a rich, dark color that most consumers are accustomed to perform. Remember that the treatment of dyeing creates fake or poor quality pearls, you’re black, blue and green pearls Akoya many upscale jewelers.