Classic Double Strand White Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace

Name: Classic Double Strand White Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
Brand: Winterson
SKU: ANVAR1347
Price: 2635.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

An elegant double strand white Akoya pearl necklace, loved for its elegance and refined style, and available with a choice of a white or yellow gold clasp.

An elegant double strand white Akoya pearl necklace, loved for its elegance and refined style, and available with a choice of a white or yellow gold clasp.

Price: £2,635

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Description

An elegant double strand white Akoya pearl necklace, loved for its elegance and refined style, and available with a choice of a white or yellow gold clasp.

The necklace is made with Akoya pearls that are 7-7.5mm in diameter. This is a very classic and traditional size of pearl.

The Akoya pearl is a traditional type of saltwater pearl that is cultured in oysters in Japanese coastal waters. Grown for between 10 and 14 months, each pearl is carefully selected to make a stunning necklace, with pearls that reflect the light and illuminate the face beautifully.

The pearls in this necklace have a white body colour, with a pink overtone and a sharp lustre.

The strands of the necklace are approximately 45cm long, which is a very comfortable to size to wear.

This statement style of necklace can be easily worn casually during the daytime or in the evening and can be easily matched with a pair of Akoya pearl earrings or bracelet.

The necklace is strung by hand with knots between each pearl for safety and is completed with a choice of an 18 carat white or yellow gold clasp.

Specifications

Pearl Type

Akoya

Pearl Size

7-7.5mm

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

Pearl Matching

Excellent

Pearl Matching

Matching describes the uniformity of appearance of two or more pearls that have been used in jewellery, for example in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

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

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

Matching	Description
Excellent	Pearls are uniform in appearance and drilled centrally
Very Good	Some minor variations in uniformity
Good	Minor variations in uniformity
Fair	Noticeable variations in uniformity
Poor	Very noticeable variations in uniformity

Metal

18 carat white or yellow gold

Length

45cm

Product Code

ANVAR1347

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.

VAT & Sales Taxes

Please note that if you are sending an order outside the European Union, then VAT will be removed from your order during checkout and any local import duties, customs charges, taxes or administration charges should be paid directly by you.

Delivery Dates

UK orders received before 11am 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 10am 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 and Taxes Information

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Returns

We offer a 30 day Returns period if you wish to return or exchange your item. This service is free to use for customers in the UK.

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