【COLLECTIBLE】Akoya Pearl (No.SA18265)
Jewelry with a screw structure that allows you to interchange pearls and base parts.
<COLLECTIBLE PEARL>
Pearls are processed with an embedded K18 screw receiver. Please fully enjoy the unique character of each pearl, with its various colors and shapes, on your preferred base parts. COLLECTIBLE PEARL comes in a specimen bottle, and includes a cleaning cloth and a certificate of authenticity. ◆Please choose your base parts from here. ◆You can view the production story here.
【Pearl Details】
SQ (SPECIAL PEARL QUALITY)
| NUMBER: SA18265 | ORIGIN: Japan |
| SHAPE: Round | SIZE: apx.8.1ｍｍ |
| COLOR: Light green cream yellow (undyed) | GRADE [Nacre Thickness]: Thick |
| GRADE [Luster]: AAA | GRADE [Blemish]: AAA |
This undyed Akoya pearl boasts a cream-yellow base with a deep, layered color derived from the nacre, making its exact hue difficult to describe.
While it appears as a slightly greenish cream yellow, hints of pink inside can distinctly emerge depending on the light.
It features a solid nacre thickness and a fine texture, offering the beautiful translucency characteristic of high-quality Akoya pearls.
The chic and elegant color possesses a unique beauty, distinct from other Akoya pearl hues.
About Akoya Pearls
Akoya pearls, often perceived as white, are usually creamy or yellowish in color and often contain black spots or impurities when they are first harvested.
Therefore, Akoya pearls undergo a pre-treatment process called bleaching to remove impurities. While this process removes the yellowish tint from the entire pearl, making it whiter, it also removes the natural reddish undertones of the Akoya pearl. To restore this, a small amount of reddish dye is used to apply a “coloring” treatment to the nacre over time.
This is not a dyeing (coloring) process but is recognized as part of “enhancement treatment,” a minimal process that brings out the inherent beauty of the material. Currently, Akoya pearls are generally assumed to undergo this coloring treatment, and the value of a pearl is not diminished by having received it; they are still properly evaluated as valuable gemstones.
*Undyed Akoya pearls refer to those that have not undergone the coloring treatment after the pre-treatment process.
◆For more details on pearl quality and grading, please check the Our Pearls page.
※Pearls are fitted with K18YG screw-receiving parts.
【Dedicated Parts】※Dedicated parts are sold separately. Dedicated parts are available here.
We offer dedicated rings and earrings in K18 Yellow Gold or PT900, to which COLLECTIBLE PEARL can be attached.
When attaching COLLECTIBLE PEARL to a dedicated ring or other dedicated parts, please turn the screw clockwise until it is firmly tightened before use.
Please be aware that the screw may loosen slightly if used for a long time or if force is applied to the pearl.
【Specimen Stand】
A specimen stand created by recorder and flute maker Kiyoto Hoshika, designed to display COLLECTIBLE PEARL.
This unique specimen stand, made specifically for pearls, features beautifully delicate curves crafted with exquisite handwork and the captivating beauty of wood grain.
※If you purchase COLLECTIBLE PEARL, the specimen stand is available for order. If you wish to purchase one, please add it from the product options for COLLECTIBLE PEARL. Please note that if it is out of stock, it may take some time.
Regarding Delivery Time
・For COLLECTIBLE PEARL purchases only, delivery is usually within 1 week.
・For dedicated rings, some sizes are always in stock, while others are not. Sizes that are out of stock will be produced after your order, so please allow approximately 2 to 6 weeks for production.
・The specimen stand may take approximately 2 to 6 weeks for production. (Shipping costs for separate shipments are free.)
About the sizes indicated
・Pearl sizes may vary slightly depending on the measurement position.
・Keshi pearls are approximate values measured after sifting.
※If you wish for gift wrapping, please add it to your cart from here.
*Each pearl sometimes has blemishes and flaws on the surface which actually indicate that a pearl is authentic. *For any enquiries and further information about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us before the purchase. *The pearls and jewelries on the image may slightly differ from their actual color, texture and design due to the display resolution on different devices.
