Akoya Pearl and Blue Sapphire Pendant in White Gold

A white saltwater Akoya pearl and blue sapphire pendant from the Classics collection, notable for its beautiful lustre and finished in 18 carat white gold with the accent of a blue sapphire.

Akoya Pearl and Blue Sapphire Pendant in White Gold

A white saltwater Akoya pearl and blue sapphire pendant from the Classics collection, notable for its beautiful lustre and finished in 18 carat white gold with the accent of a blue sapphire.

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Description

A white saltwater Akoya pearl and blue sapphire pendant from the Classics collection, notable for its beautiful lustre and finished in 18 carat white gold with the accent of a blue sapphire.

The Akoya pearl is a type of cultured pearl traditionally originating from Japan with a characteristically white colour and pink overtone. The sharp lustre of this pearl is much admired and reflects the light beautifully.

Set above the pearl in a classic claw setting is a stunning blue sapphire, the birthstone for September.

This pendant can easily be matched with a pair of blue sapphire or Akoya pearl stud earrings. A lovely gift, this pendant would also be perfect bridal wear for 'something blue'.

The 18 carat white gold chain with the pendant is a fine 1mm trace chain. Our standard length chain is a 45cm length, with an extender ring set in the chain at 42cm to allow the pendant to be worn slightly shorter. If you would prefer a longer style chain, please select an alternate length.

Specifications

Pearl Type

Akoya

Pearl Size

8.5-9mm

Pearl Shape

Round

Pearl Shape

Pearls have a variety of shapes, with the classic round and drop shapes being the most popular to wear.

The shape of the pearls used in our jewellery is graded in accordance with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table shows the different shapes that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Shape	Description
Round	Uniformly spherical
Near-round	Almost spherical, with some minor variations
Oval	Symmetrical, rounded and oblong
Button	Symmetrical, slightly flattened
Drop	Symmetrical, pear shaped
Semi-baroque	Irregular, not quite symmetrical
Baroque	A pearl with an irregular shape

Pearl Colour

White with a Pink Overtone

Pearl Colour

One of the most unique qualities of a pearl is its colour.

At Winterson we grade the colour of the pearls in our jewellery with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table shows the different colour characteristics that may be displayed by a pearl.

We will always disclose whether a pearl has been treated for colour.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Characteristic	Description
Bodycolour	The dominant, overall colour of a pearl
Overtone	Some pearls may display one or more additional overtones of colour in the reflection near the top of the pearl
Orient	The rainbow colours that are displayed just below the surface of a pearl, usually those of a baroque shape, as it is rotated

Pearl Lustre

Excellent

Pearl Lustre

The lustre of a pearl describes how light is reflected from a pearl's surface. The strength of a pearl's lustre is one of the most important qualities to consider.

The pearls used in our jewellery are graded in accordance with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table describes the different strengths of lustre that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Lustre	Reflections of Light
Excellent	Bright and sharp
Very Good	Bright and near sharp
Good	Bright, but not sharp, slightly hazy
Fair	Weak and blurred
Poor	Dim and diffused

Pearl Surface

Clean

Pearl Surface

Each pearl is unique and may often have small blemishes or irregularities on its surface.

The presence of these surface characteristics may add to a pearl's individual beauty but, if significant, could suggest its durability might be affected.

We grade the surface of the pearls in our jewellery with the GIA Pearl Description System. The table describes the different types of surface quality that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Surface	Description
Clean	Blemish free, minute surface marking
Lightly Spotted	Some minor surface irregularities
Moderately Spotted	Noticeable surface characteristics
Heavily Spotted	Obvious, possibly affecting durability
Poor	Dim and diffused

Nacre Quality

Acceptable

Nacre Quality

Nacre is the unique layered material that gives a pearl its reflective and iridescent properties. A pearl's beauty and value may be determined by the thickness and crystal structure of its nacre.

All our pearls are selected for having the highest grading of nacre quality (described as Acceptable) under the GIA Pearl Description System.

The table describes the different types of nacre quality that are possible.

Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading.

Nacre	Description
Acceptable	No noticeable nucleus, not chalky
Nucleus Visible	Thin nacre, with poor pearl durability
Chalky	Dull appearance, with poor lustre

Gemstone

Blue Sapphire

Metal

18 carat white gold

Length

45cm, 50cm, 55cm and 60cm chain

Product Code

APVARWG0977

Delivery

Delivery Costs

Orders to UK destinations by Royal Mail Special Delivery are free. We charge £20 for delivery by FedEx on shipments to destinations in Europe, the USA and Canada and £30 for orders to other destinations.

Delivery Dates

UK orders received before 12pm midday on Monday to Friday are shipped the same day for next day delivery in the UK, including on Saturday. International orders that are received before 11am on Monday to Friday are shipped the same day and delivered approximately 2-5 working days after shipment.

Insurance

All our shipments are fully insured by us until they are signed for by you on delivery. Upon shipment, we will send you a confirmation with the details of how to track the progress of your order.

Further Delivery Information

For further details of our shipping services and help, visit Delivery here.

Extended Christmas Returns

Please note that, for purchases made before 5th December 2018, our returns period over Christmas is extended until 4th January 2019 for you to return or exchange a piece of jewellery with us. For purchases made on or after 5th December 2018, we offer a 30 day Returns period from the date of receipt of your order so that you can return the jewellery to us for any reason. Our 30 day Returns service is free to use for customers in the UK.

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