An elegant and time-honored classic, Japanese Akoya Pearl Pendants are an icon of jewelry fashion. Their bright, crisp luster, shimmering overtones and subtle sense of luxury add polish and sophistication to any outfit. Whether you decide on the traditional Solitaire pendant, or one sparkling with diamond or gemstone accents, our Japanese Akoya pearl pendants are guaranteed to become a treasured jewelry favorite.
An Akoya Pearl Pendant is a true treasure from the Ocean – a timeless gemstone that shimmers and shines with incomparable Luster and Orient. Whether you’re looking for a classic Akoya Pearl Solitaire Pendant, or a design sparkling with diamond accents, Pure Pearls offers a stunning collection of pendant designs, showcasing one of the most beautiful gems in the world, sourced directly from the pearl farms of Japan. Each and every one of our Akoya pearl pendants is handmade, to order, here at our Los Angeles, CA workshop; using our In House goldsmith, some designs are completely exclusive to PurePearls.com, and can be found nowhere else online.
PurePearls.com uses only the finest, AAA Quality Japanese Akoya pearls for our pendant collection, so you can be completely confident that you’re only wearing the finest pearls in the world. To learn more about the A-AAA Grading Scale and what makes our AAA Quality Akoya the very best, read our Expert’s Guide to Akoya Pearl Grading, which features a complete breakdown of every grade, and real-life photos of our pearls so you know exactly what to expect when you purchase from PurePearls.com. Learn everything there is to know about these legendary gems by visiting our Ultimate Akoya Pearl Buyer’s Guide, which details the gem’s history and origins, to an exploration of the Japanese pearl farms, to common pearl sizes, colors and more.
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Luxury Grade Pearls.
Lower Prices.
The true value of pearls lies in their quality. We sell true luxury grade pearls without traditional luxury store markups.
We source the worlds finest pearls and sell direct to customers like you. You can expect to save about 1/2 the cost of traditional retail.
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