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About Akoya Pearls
Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
MIKIMOTO Special Edition Strand and Stud Set
Akoya Pearls are what we imagine pearls should be. They are the classic pearl: perfectly round, with a deep luster, few blemishes, and in the exact shade of cream or white we expect pearls to be. Akoya pearls are unique from other pearls in that they are cultured by inserting round beads into a specific oyster, the Pinctaca fucata, in a very specific region ranging from the Orient to Australia, but primarily in Japan. Because these pearls tend to be so consistent in shape, color, and general appearance, they are ideal for matched strands of necklaces and bracelets, and in earrings. Akoya pearls may also be found with soft color overtones such as rose or silver. As you’d expect, the high quality of this type of pearl makes it a popular choice for fine designer jewelry. Akoya pearls can be found in jewelry created by MIKIMOTO, Slane, and Yvel, among others.
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no responses - Posted 05.07.12
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no responses - Posted 04.30.12
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no responses - Posted 04.25.12
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no responses - Posted 10.10.11
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no responses - Posted 10.10.11
Back in June, Reeds Jewelers, a Wilmington, NC based company, hosted a real life treasure hunt in their home town. Called the "Diamond Dash", a series of clues and challenges were hidden throughout the city of Wilmington. Couples were to work together to solve the clues, meet the challenges, and ...continue
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no responses - Posted 10.10.11
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no responses - Posted 10.10.11
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no responses - Posted 10.03.11
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no responses - Posted 10.03.11
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no responses - Posted 09.26.11
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no responses - Posted 09.19.11
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no responses - Posted 09.19.11
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no responses - Posted 09.16.11
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no responses - Posted 09.16.11
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no responses - Posted 09.12.11
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no responses - Posted 09.12.11
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no responses - Posted 09.06.11
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no responses - Posted 09.06.11
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no responses - Posted 08.29.11
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no responses - Posted 08.29.11
Rebecca jewelry, created by Italian designer Alessandro Testi, is becoming widely popular because of its quality and innovative designs. The company prides itself on creating and updating its lines so that they are consistently modern, fashionable, and fresh. One of Rebecca's top lines is called the Tropezienne collection. When I ...continue
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no responses - Posted 08.26.11
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no responses - Posted 08.26.11
Jewelry designer Marco Bicego's Jaipur collection is about blending ancient beauty with contemporary style. Jaipur, India, is a city with an opulent and extravagant history. Sometimes referred to as the "pink city", Jaipur is ripe with tales of maharajas and Mogul emperors and the talented jewelry artisans and gem cutters ...continue