A pair of Akoya pearl earrings is an archetype; they represent the classic style and effortless elegance that has been an icon of fashion for generations, and it's a PurePearls.com specialty. Japanese Akoya pearls are known for their mirror-like luster, perfectly round shapes and classic shades of white. Each pair is matched by hand, to order. This collection features studs, dangles, clip-on styles and Akoya pearls with diamond accents - something for everyone is here.
The iconic Akoya pearl is a simple yet marvelous jewel, first given to the world through the efforts of Kokichi Mikimoto – the Father of Cultured Pearls. At PurePearls.com you can shop the finest Japanese Akoya pearls in the world, and purchase your very favorite pearl earring style, from Classic Studs, elegant Akoya Pearl Dangle Earrings, sparkling Diamond and Pearl designs, whimsical Hoop Earrings and our gem quality, certified Hanadama Akoya Pearl Earrings Collections – the very finest Akoya pearls in the world. Having trouble deciding which pearl size to buy? Read our Insider’s Guide to Pearl Sizes, which features TONS of real-life photos of our pearls worn on a model so you know exactly what to expect.
PurePearls.com offers only the very best Akoya pearls for our Pearl Earrings Collections, representing the top 10% of each yearly harvest from the legendary pearl farms of Japan. To learn more about our pearl quality, read our Expert’s Guide to Akoya Pearl Grading so you know exactly what to expect when you buy from PurePearls.com. In addition to purchasing the very best pearls online at the best prices possible, PurePearls.com creates every pair of Akoya pearl earrings by hand, to order, using only the finest Japanese Akoya pearls, diamonds, gemstones and 14K to 18K Gold mountings. Each perfectly matched pearl pair is personally inspected by our pearl experts and made just for you here at our production offices in Los Angeles, California – tailor-made luxury, to order … it doesn’t get any better that this.
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