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Christina Assael Select Akoya Strands

$6,980.00

Choose Your Metal 18K White Gold
Strand Size 7.5-8.0 mm

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

Clasp
18K White Gold
Stringing
Double-knotted silk

These akoya pearl strands are extremely limited.

Each was selected personally by Christina Assael over several decades and set aside as part of her private reserve. When we acquired the Assael Pearl Collection, these were found in a box in the back of the vault marked “Not For Sale.” They represent the strands she considered truly exceptional.

These pearls come from an earlier akoya era, primarily the 1970s and 1980s, when culturing times were longer and shells were larger. The result is a level of luster and depth that is rarely seen today.

In our nearly 30 years in business, these are the finest akoya strands we have ever offered.

Each strand is finished with an 18K gold diamond clasp set with seven natural diamonds of VS1–G quality, totaling 0.21 carats. If you prefer a different clasp, we are happy to accommodate upon request.

Strands are available in a range of sizes and can be adjusted to 18 inches or shortened as desired. In select cases, we may be able to create double strands, though availability is extremely limited depending on size.

When these strands are gone, they are gone. They will not be repeated.

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.

Christina Assael Select Akoya Strands
What you will see

Photos and a video of the exact strand we would use for your necklace.

We hold the pearls we photograph for you for 48 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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An unforgettable experience — thank you, Tyler!

"I came to Pearl Paradise searching for something special on a tight timeline before an anniversary trip, and Tyler turned what could have been a rushed errand into a genuine pleasure. He was knowledgeable, patient, and generous with his time, walking me through grades, sizes, and the subtle differences between strands side by side until I truly understood what I was looking at. I left with a Christina Assael Select Akoya strand from the Assael collection, and hearing the story behind it made the gift feel like a small piece of history. My wife loves them. It’s clear Pearl Paradise holds some very precious, beautiful, and rare pieces — the kind you don’t simply stumble upon elsewhere. If you care about quality and share a passion for pearls, there is nowhere else you should go. I suspect this is only the beginning of a pearl collection."

— Elizabeth K. (5/5)

Beautiful.

"Beautiful."

— MICHAEL L. (5/5)

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