Akoya pearl jewelry
In Japan, the name akoya stands for saltwater, and since the 1920’s Japan has been producing an unlimited collection of shimmering pearls for the consumers. Due to the strength of the luster and mind blowing colors; Akoya pearls are much precious in comparison with freshwater pearls. Basically, the nurturing process is done in the sea water far from the coastal areas of Japan and China. Nowadays, China seems to be in the leading position in producing pearls, and along with quantity, the quality is getting higher and higher. The akoya pearls are round shaped, and it comes with natural white or cream colors that provide an extraordinary shine. If you compare with the freshwater pearls then you will find that it is very often when more than two pearls are found in an akoya oyster. On the other hand oysters of fresh water are capable of producing almost fifty pearls each.
While comparing with freshwater pearls, it takes a long time for the akoya pearls to grow, and with respect to the atmosphere the quantity is fewer. Jewelries such as earrings made of freshwater pearls are much stronger, and you are able to use them for a long time period. The most interesting thing is that the freshwater pearls are available in different colors such as copper, bronze, salmon, pink, cram, yellow, blue and much more. When it comes to pearls then the common color happens to be white but roses, pastel pinks, purples, and lavenders are on the top of craze.