Are Black Akoya Pearls Real

The original japanese cultured pearls known as akoya pearls are produced by a species of small pearl oyster pinctada fucata martensii which is no bigger than 6 to 8 cm 2 4 to 3 1 in in size hence akoya pearls larger than 10 mm in diameter are extremely rare and highly priced.

Are black akoya pearls real.

Black akoya pearls treated. 7 10mm aaaa black akoya pearl pendant necklace 16 18 silver chain akoya necklace pendant floating japanese black pearl pendant orienjewel. Not only are the colors natural and unique but it s also a completely sustainable practice. Most pearls are white to grey with pink green or silver overtones.

Akoya pearls are the specialty of japanese pearl farms. The first pearls to be cultured early in the 1920s their white color and rosé overtone complement a fair complexion. Because akoya pearls are a high quality pearl you ll find them set with gold posts and clasps and you ll find they are well matched for size shape and color. Making these pearls the only green gemstone in the world.

The real magic is taking place in french polynesia with the production of tahitian pearls. Akoya pearls are never naturally black black akoya pearls have undergone either cobalt 60. Akoya pearls unless color treated have neutral colors and overtones. Even the akoya bottom row which are known for their near perfect matching still feature subtle differences in luster overtone and iridescence.

Occasionally akoya pearls are blue with silver and pink overtones but these colors are extremely rare.