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Which white pearl type should I choose? Freshwater or Akoya?

Which pearl type you choose is a balancing act between Price, Luster and Shape among other factors like perceived value and personal aesthetics.

Saltwater Akoya pearls are the higher-end, more elegant choice for pearl lovers. If these pearls will be well-cared for, worn at special events and are going to be a keepsake that’s possibly handed down to the next generation, then I recommend the Akoya.

Freshwater pearls are - for the most part- the more “casual” pearl choice, with lower price points (often about ¼ to ½ the price of their saltwater counterpoints), higher durability and more variation in shape, and a softer, more satiny luster.

To see how these pearls measure up against each other in key points like Shape, Luster and Surface Quality, click the link below to read our whole article: 

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Glamorous and luxurious, our 8.5-9.0mm White Japanese Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings features perfectly round cultured Akoya pearls gleaming with stunningly sharp luster and beautiful, shimmering iridescence. Select AA+ Quality, or upgrade to AAA for even sharper luster and nearly flawless surfaces. 

Each pair of cultured White Japanese Akoya pearls are hand-selected and hand-matched to perfection, to order, here at our Los Angeles, CA workshop. Choose to mount your pearl studs on 14K White or Yellow Gold. Your new Japanese Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings will arrive secured in a pretty Jewelry Presentation Box for you to keep, and are accompanied by a GIA Graduate Prepared Retail Appraisal and Pearl Care Instructions.