7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace yellow gold polished
7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace on model
7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace white gold matte
7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace wg polished
7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace yellow gold matte
Four types of clasps for the 7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace in 14K yellow gold matte and polished, and 14K white gold matte and polished finishes.
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7.5-8.0 mm 18 inch White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace

ItemHDRN-AHDRDW80-N1814WGBP

$4,500.00

Metal
Clasp style 14K White Gold Ball Polished

Every clasp is solid gold with a safety catch.

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
7.5-8.0 mm
Shape
Round
Grade
Hanadama
Length
18 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 Ball Polished
Stringing
Double-knotted silk

Akoya grading

What Hanadama 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.
  • AAABright and sharp. Round, 95% clean or better, with visibly thick nacre and close matching.
  • HanadamaThis piece. Certified 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.

Imagine standing in front of a mirror and putting on this strand of pearls. The glow emanating from the pearls is unmistakable – this is an extra-fine strand of akoya pearls. You will never want to take them off.

When only the best of the best will do, the finest grade of hanadama akoya is often the pearl of choice. The unmistakable rainbow iridescence that emanates from these pearls is unlike any other type of pearl.

This strand of pearls measures 7.5-8.0 mm in size. This is considered ungraduated, and one of the most popular size we carry. The necklace is strung to 18 inches, which falls at or just below the collarbone. This is referred to as the princess length – the classic and most popular. It pairs well with any outfit.

Every pearl is individually knotted on twin silk so the pearls never rub or scratch. The necklace is finished with a solid 14 karat clasp that features a safety hook so your pearls will always be safe.

Hanadama akoya pearls come from a special category of pearls. While there is no recognized international standard for grading akoya pearls, every harvest produces pearls that are considered special, and these pearls are separated from all others and treated differently. These pearls are referred to as hanadama. They are reserved as the very best of the harvest. But even within this category, there is always a quality range.

For decades we have been working with the same family-run farms in Japan. These families understand our rigorous standards and select hanadama pearls specifically for us. They ensure these pearls are only the top range of the hanadama category.

Once the hanadama pearls are selected, they are imported and graded by our Chief Creative Officer, Hisano. She examines every strand and every pearl to ensure the quality is always up to par. She rejects any pearls that do not fall within the highest hanadama range. She has the best eye in the business and loves what she does. This is something you will recognize the moment you open the box. These pearls will take your breath away.

Accompanying your strand of pearls is a uniquely numbered and laminated pearl quality report prepared by the Pearl Science Laboratory of Japan, which describes in detail the beauty and perfection of your hanadama akoya pearl necklace.

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 2 reviews.

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hanadama pearl necklace, looks gorgeous

"hanadama pearl necklace, looks gorgeous with light pink and greenish color."

Danielle W. (5/5)

Stunning!

"The strand of hanadama pearls I received was breathtaking. They fairly glow and are a pristine white. What a pleasure to wear them."

Brenda F. (5/5)

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