Blogging at Bagz n Jewelry - Handbags, clutch evening purses, stainless steel jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, gemstone jewelry » Pinctada fucata martensii http://blog.bagznjewelry.com Handbag and jewelry style - Read all about it here Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:00:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Classic Akoya Pearls – cultured in the Pinctada Fucata Martensii oyster http://blog.bagznjewelry.com/2009/09/19/classic-akoya-pearls-cultured-in-the-pinctada-fucata-martensii-oyster/ http://blog.bagznjewelry.com/2009/09/19/classic-akoya-pearls-cultured-in-the-pinctada-fucata-martensii-oyster/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:18:13 +0000 bagznjewelry http://site.bagznjewelry.com/blog/?p=113 Part Three – Classic Akoya Pearls Akoya pearls – Primarily cultivated in the saltwaters of Japan and China is Known as the classic pearl. Akoya pearls are cultured in the Pinctada fucata martensii, also known as the Akoya oyster. This is the smallest pearl producing pearl which may explain why the Akoya pearls are generally small [...]]]> Part Three – Classic Akoya Pearls
Akoya pearls – Primarily cultivated in the saltwaters of Japan and China is Known as the classic pearl. Akoya pearls are cultured in the Pinctada fucata martensii, also known as the Akoya oyster. This is the smallest pearl producing pearl which may explain why the Akoya pearls are generally small in size. The typical size for an Akoya pearl usually range from 2mm – 10mm. The Japanese Akoya Pearls is still considered the creme de la creme of Akoya pearls, though in recent years the Chinese have started producing high quality Akoya pearls.

Classic Akoya pearls is now no longer just for the rich; quality cultured Akoya pearl jewelry can be found at very reasonable prices online and at retails stores.

Myth
The Chinese believed that pearls cam fom fire dragons; hence wearing pearls will protect against fire.

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