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.
Product Code: APVARWG0977
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.
| Pearl Type |
Akoya
Akoya pearls are cultured in saltwater oysters, mostly in Japan, and are loved for their white colour, pink overtone and sharp lustre. Freshwater pearls are cultured in mussels in China, in colours of white or pastel pink, peach or lavender and in a variety of shapes. South Sea pearls are saltwater pearls, with a silky lustre, that are cultured in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Tahitian pearls are saltwater pearls from French Polynesia, with exotic dark colours that often display overtones of pink, purple and green. Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading. |
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| Pearl Size |
8.5-9mm
A round pearl is measured across its diameter in millimetres. For non-spherical, baroque and other shapes of pearls, both the length and width of the pearl is measured. The most popular Akoya and Freshwater pearl sizes for earrings and necklaces are between 7 and 9mm in diameter. South Sea and Tahitian pearls are typically worn between 9 and 11mm in diameter, or larger for more statement pieces. Learn more about the different types and qualities of pearls in our Guide to Pearl Grading. |
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| Pearl Shape |
Round
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.
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| Pearl Colour |
White with a Pink Overtone
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.
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| Pearl Lustre |
Excellent
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.
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| Pearl Surface |
Clean
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.
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| Nacre Quality |
Acceptable
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.
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| Gemstone | Blue Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||
| Metal | 18 carat white gold | ||||||||||||||||
| Length | 45cm, 50cm, 55cm and 60cm chain |
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