6.0-6.5 mm Triple Strand White Akoya AAA Pearl Necklace yellow gold
6.0-6.5 mm Triple Strand White Akoya AAA Pearl Necklace white gold
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6.0-6.5 mm Triple Strand White Akoya AAA Pearl Necklace

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$4,460.00

Metal
Clasp style 14K White Gold Bar

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
6.0-6.5 mm
Shape
Round
Grade
AAA
Length
17 18 & 19 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 Bar
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.

When you see this triple strand of akoya pearls in person, the effect is unmistakable. Nothing compares to the radiance of fine Japanese akoya pearls. Their mirror-like luster and soft iridescence create a depth of beauty that has made them timeless.

The pearls measure 6.0–6.5 mm, an ideal size for a layered look. This nested design allows each strand to fall naturally and evenly, creating a balanced, elegant drape. The inner strand measures approximately 17 inches, the center strand 18 inches, and the outer strand 19 inches, giving the necklace a graceful, loose fit around the neck.

Each pearl is individually hand-knotted on twin silk, and the necklace is finished with a solid 14 karat gold clasp to ensure lasting beauty and security.

Every pearl in this piece is selected through our own uncompromising internal grading process. While many use similar terminology, our AAA standard represents the highest level of quality within our collection, reserved only for pearls that achieve exceptional roundness, intense luster, and smooth, clean surfaces across the entire strand.

We have worked for decades with a small group of family-run farms in Japan who share our dedication to excellence. Their craftsmanship and care make it possible for us to offer pearls of extraordinary refinement—pieces that embody Japan’s long tradition of precision and artistry.

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