9.0-9.5 mm 18 Inch AAA White Akoya Pearl Necklace white gold
9.0-9.5 mm 18 Inch AAA White Akoya Pearl Necklace yellow gold
Model wearing 16, 18 and 22 inch strands of 9-9.5 mm Akoya pearls
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9.0-9.5 mm AAA White Akoya Pearl Necklace

ItemSWN-A3ARDW95-N1614WGBP

$5,360.00

Metal
Clasp style 14K White Gold Polished

Every clasp is solid gold with a safety catch.

Necklace Length 16 inch

These are our standard sizes, not our only ones. We finish every piece here, so we can make yours to fit.

Want to see the pearls before you decide?
  • Made and shipped within one business day
  • Free insured FedEx 2-day shipping, and free returns
  • 90 days to return it for a full refund

This strand

Matched by hand, then made for you

Pearl size
9.0-9.5 mm
Shape
Round
Grade
AAA
Length
16 inch
We can add pearls to lengthen it, or remove pearls to shorten it. Ask before you order.
Pearl type
Akoya
Origin
Japan
Clasp
14K White Gold Polished
Stringing
Double-knotted silk

Akoya grading

What AAA means on this strand

Our akoya grades consider luster, shape, surface, nacre and matching together, and luster is what they turn on. There is no universal akoya standard, so AAA means different things at different companies and the letters alone are not worth much. Ours is an internal standard.

  • ABright luster that goes hazy at the edges. Round to near round, 75 to 85% clean, with thin nacre.
  • AA+Bright, with the edge of a reflection nearly sharp. Round, 85 to 95% clean, with medium nacre.
  • AAAThis piece. Bright and sharp. Round, 95% clean or better, with visibly thick nacre and close matching.
  • HanadamaCertified in Japan by an independent laboratory, then selected by us from the upper end of that range. Hanadama is a quality range rather than a single level, so two certified strands can differ considerably.

This 9.0-9.5 mm AAA quality white akoya pearl necklace represents the peak of rarity and refinement in traditional akoya pearls. Produced in extremely limited quantities, pearls of this size are the most coveted in the akoya world—making this strand a true collector’s piece.

Each pearl is hand-selected for its perfect roundness, brilliant mirror-like luster, and exceptional surface quality. Sourced from Japan’s cold coastal waters and matched with precision, these pearls embody the highest AAA grade—offering radiant beauty and a bold yet timeless silhouette.

The 18-inch necklace, known as the princess length, sits just below the collarbone and remains our most popular choice. To help you compare how it wears alongside other lengths, we’ve included a photo of a model wearing the 16-, 18-, and 22-inch strands side by side.

Each strand is made to order and finished with a solid 14-karat gold clasp and safety hook. This allows us to accommodate custom lengths—just contact our support team and we’ll be happy to create the perfect fit for you.

Our long-standing partnerships with Japan’s finest family-run farms give us rare access to these exceptional pearls—selections that few in the world are able to offer. This strand is a statement of quiet luxury and enduring beauty, crafted for those who seek something truly extraordinary.

Before you decide

We can show you the pearls first

The pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy anything, we will photograph the exact strand we would use for your necklace and send it to you.

We knot to order, so you may see the pearls before they have been strung and clasped.

What you will see

Photographs of the exact strand we would use for your necklace.

We hold the exact pearls we photograph for you for 24 hours while you decide.

We usually reply within one business day, Monday through Friday.

The same on everything we sell

What you can count on before you look at a single pearl

We do our own buying

We do not outsource our buying, and we do not pick from someone else's catalog. Every pearl we sell is sourced, inspected and bought by us, from the growers, producers and dealers we have worked with for decades.

Made in Los Angeles

Matched and finished by our own team rather than pulled off a shelf, and still out the door within one business day.

Graded to our own standard

There is no universal pearl grading standard. Ours is internal, applied the same way across everything we sell, and luster is what it turns on.

Included with purchase

It arrives ready to give, or to keep

  • Certificate of authenticity

    Individually prepared, stating the origin, quality and characteristics of your purchase.

  • Presentation box and pouch

    For presenting it and for keeping it safe between wearings.

  • Care kit

    A polishing cloth and instructions for keeping the nacre bright.

From people who bought it

What owners say about this necklace

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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