Akoya pearls are known for their beauty and history: this type of pearl is the longest pearl to be cultured. Farmed in Japan, these saltwater pearls come from the Akoya oyster and are typically an alabaster hue- occasionally and rarely they are found in a silvery blue orient as if they’d been steeped in rishi jasmine tea.
Origins: Saltwater farms in Japan
MOHs Hardness: 2.5
Care: Pearls are a particularly soft and porous organic material. Keep pearls away from chemicals. Contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc., can discolor or ruin the texture of pearls. To clean, use warm water with mild soap. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.
Strands of pearls should not be washed- they should be wiped down with a soft, clean cloth before storing. Wetting the silk can cause stretching.
Attributes : purity, refinement, clarity
Birthstone : June
Anniversary : 30th