The smallest of all pearl-producing oysters, the Akoya-producing Pinctada Fucata oyster is only about 3 to 5 inches in diameter. 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...
Pearls come in a variety of different colors, depending on the type of pearl. There are four majortypes of cultured pearls. Akoya Pearls Akoya pearls are probably what you picture when you think of a classic pearl—they're usually white or cream colored but can sometimes be found in pink,...
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