6.0-6.5 mm 16 Inch White Akoya AAA Pearl Necklace White Gold
6.0-6.5 mm 16 Inch White Akoya AAA Pearl Necklace Yellow Gold
Model wearing a 16, 18 and 22 inch strand of 6.5 mm Akoya pearls
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6.0-6.5 mm White Akoya AAA Pearl Necklace

ItemSWN-A3ARDW65-N1614WGFH

$1,265.00

Metal
Clasp style 14K White Gold Fishhook

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
6.0-6.5 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 Fishhook
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.

Elegant and refined, this 6.0–6.5 mm AAA white akoya pearl necklace captures the essence of classic beauty. It’s a timeless piece for those who appreciate understated luxury and exceptional craftsmanship.

Each strand features perfectly round akoya pearls from Japan’s cold coastal waters. Every pearl is selected through our own uncompromising internal grading process for its mirror-like luster, flawless surface, and ideal shape. While others may use similar terminology, our AAA grade is reserved only for pearls that meet the highest criteria in every category.

The 18-inch princess length sits gracefully just below the collarbone and remains the most popular choice for its balanced, classic drape. For comparison, we’ve included a photo of a model wearing 16-, 18-, and 22-inch strands. Each necklace is hand-knotted on twin silk in our Los Angeles studio and finished with a solid 14 karat gold clasp and safety hook for lasting beauty and security.

Since every strand is made to order, we’re happy to customize the length to your preference. Simply contact our support team, and we’ll tailor your necklace for a perfect fit.

We’ve partnered for decades with a small group of family-run farms in Japan who share our dedication to excellence. Their experience and care make it possible for us to offer akoya pearls of extraordinary refinement, combining heritage, precision, and beauty in every detail.

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: 4.2 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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Stunning Akoya Pearl necklace and earrings

"My husband ordered an absolutely stunning 15” Akoya pearl necklace and earrings for me to celebrate Valentine’s Day! The team at Pearl Paradise walked me through an education - confirming what we had recently learned - and helped me pick the necklace and earrings I wear almost everyday. We could not be happier with the customer service and the beautiful product we received. Thank you, Pearl Paradise!"

Michelle K. (5/5)

Beautiful

"Beautiful necklace. Will purchase more pearl jewelry from here"

Isabelle H. (5/5)

Bad quality of latch

"The quality of the pearls is excellent, and I like them very much, but now I can't wear them. I bought this one not long ago and only wore the necklace for a week, but my latch is broken."

ruobing F. (1/5)

Pearl Necklace Gift

"I really wanted to get my daughter a pearl necklace for her college graduation. I remember at one point she said she didn't want pearls because she felt that they were for older women. I still wanted to get them for her because I felt she would appreciate them as she got older and start to wear them. So when she opened them, to my great happiness she absolutely loved them! The necklace was perfect for her and the pearls are so beautiful. She is 5' 2" and petite so the 6.0-6.5 mm, 16", White Akoya - AAA was the perfect choice. Big thank you to the awesome lady in customer service who really helped me find the right necklace."

Lee D. (5/5)

I love it

"very beautiful, I should buy a bigger size of the pearl."

jessica (5/5)

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