Ethereal Glow
"I cannot believe the quality and beauty of these pearls. The value is exceptional. They are a stunning heirloom-worthy piece. High, highly recommend. I also feel the 8.0-8.5mm size is perfect for a white strand."
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8.0-8.5 mm Natural White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace
ItemHDN-AHDRDW85-N1814WGBP
$6,500.00
Metal
Clasp style
14K White Gold Polished
Every clasp is solid gold with a safety catch.
14K Gold
18K Gold and Diamond
Necklace Length
18 inch
These are our standard sizes, not our only ones. We finish every piece here, so we can make yours to fit.
See the pearls we’d use for your necklace. Photos and a video of the actual strand, before it’s knotted and clasped.
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- 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
8.0-8.5 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 Polished
Stringing
Double-knotted silk
This 8.0-8.5 mm natural white hanadama akoya pearl necklace represents the top range of the hanadama category. The sharp luster and rainbow iridescence of these pearls set them apart from every other grade of akoya.
Hanadama is not a single grade but a range. Every harvest produces a small number of pearls that are separated from the rest and submitted for hanadama certification, and even within that group there is a quality spread. For decades we have worked with the same family-run farms in Japan, who select hanadama specifically for us from the top of that range. Every strand is then graded again by our Chief Creative Officer, Hisano, before it is offered for sale.
Most akoya pearls are lightly pinked after harvest to enhance their color. Natural white akoya pearls are selected for their naturally white body color and fine luster and skip that treatment entirely.
The pearls are ungraduated and individually knotted on twin silk. The necklace is available in 16-inch and 18-inch lengths. At 18 inches it sits at or just below the collarbone.
The necklace is finished with your choice of a solid 14K gold ball clasp or an 18K gold clasp set with natural diamonds. Every clasp has a safety hook.
Each strand is accompanied by a uniquely numbered, laminated pearl quality report from the Pearl Science Laboratory of Japan, which also confirms that no color treatment has been applied.
Please note: all strands are PSL-certified at 18 inches. If you select a 16-inch length, the necklace will be shortened and the remaining pearls will be included loose so the total pearl count matches the PSL certificate.
Before you decide
See the pearls we’d use for your necklace.
The pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy anything, we will photograph and film the exact strand we would use for your necklace and send you the photos and video.
Want a choice? When you send your request, tick the box to see two options side by side and pick the one you prefer.
We finish each piece to order, so you may see the pearls before they’ve been knotted and fitted with your chosen clasp.
What you will see
Photos and a video of the exact strand we would use for your necklace.
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
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Certificate of authenticity
Individually prepared, stating the origin, quality and characteristics of your purchase.
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Presentation box and pouch
For presenting it and for keeping it safe between wearings.
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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 9 reviews.
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Great pearl necklace
"I love this 8-8.5 mm 18 inch akoya natural white hanadama a lot. The luster looks shining. Great buy. Highly recommended."
Pearl Necklace
"Excellent quality! Very impressed."
Worth every penny
"This necklace far exceeded expectations. After looking at so many other jewelers, I have yet to see comparable quality. The package arrived promptly just in time for an upcoming anniversary and she absolutely loved this gift. I definitely plan to return for future purchases."
Beautiful
"Love the necklace. Exceeded our expectations."
Natural White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace
"I recently bought 8.0-8.5 mm 18 Inch Natural White Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace at Pearl Paradise. It’s simply extraordinary in beauty and value. The pearls have inner glow and glamour that fully justifies their rare “hanadama” designation. Wow!"
First Purchase
"From the outstanding customer service, the quick delivery, and the finished product, I couldn’t be more delighted with my first purchase from Pearl Paradise. I bought the 18 inch natural white hanadama 8.0-8.5 pearl necklace but shortly after purchase, I was enticed into adding dangle earrings. Erin helped by locating the necklace and making sure the hanadama pearl earrings were perfectly matched. I wanted them on the Violet wire and I have to say, everything took my breath away. I’ve worn them every day since I got them. They are perfect in every way. I also appreciated receiving the report that verifies their value for insurance purposes. Thank you! I’ll be back for more, I promise!"
8-8.5 mm 18 inch Natural White Hanadama necklace
"Wow, this necklace is absolutely beautiful. I've wanted a classic strand my entire life and finally decided it was time. I am so happy I spent time researching, and that I found PP and this necklace. For all of its simplify, it really is stunningly beautiful necklace. It's more than I'd ever hoped for. After purchasing it, I purchased a multicolor ripple from PP, and can tell you, I will definitely order more in the future."
Mind blown. I was happy
"Mind blown. I was happy when I opened the box but later I saw them in the evening. They glow. They really glow. Incredible."
