It, therefore, produces pearls that are smaller than South Sea and Tahitian pearls. But while they only reach around between 3mm to 9mm in size, Akoya pearls are renowned for their striking luster and perfectly round shapes. Akoyas also have near-flawless color consistency, making them the ...
Harvested only in the calm waters of Japan, the history of Akoya pearls is inextricably linked to Kokichi Mikimoto, the founder of Mikimoto and the creator of the first cultured pearl.
ADDISON RAE: Days after her single Aquamarine dropped, Rae turned heads at the CFDA Awards with a $12,000 Mikimoto Fusion necklace featuring Akoya and Black South Sea cultured pearls. A perfect nod to her track—or just a coincidence? What do you think? LAQUAN SMITH: The designer stole ...