They are also known as “Seawater Pearls” and are cultivated in the Akoya oysters known as Pinctada Fucata Marbensif.

They are found mainly off the Southern and Western coastal areas of Japan and China. Known for their luster, Akoya Pearls are considered to be ‘Classic’ Pearls and are more commonly White or Cream coloured with overtones of silver or rose. Their sizes range from 2mm to 9mm and are more constantly round or near round in shape.