Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant featuring a lustrous white akoya pearl set in a sleek 14K yellow gold teardrop-shaped pendant on a delicate chain.
Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant featuring a lustrous white Akoya pearl set in a sleek, polished white gold teardrop-shaped setting on a delicate chain.
Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant featuring a white Akoya pearl suspended in a sleek 14K rose gold teardrop setting on a delicate chain.
Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant featuring a single white Akoya pearl set in a sleek 14K yellow gold loop design on a delicate chain.
Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant featuring a round white akoya pearl set in a sleek 14K white gold cradle design on a delicate chain.
Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant featuring a lustrous white pearl set in an elegant rose gold cradle-shaped pendant on a delicate chain.
Three styles of delicate gold necklace chains including box, shimmer, and rope, designed as upgrades for the Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant.
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Cradle Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant

ItemCradleP-A3ARDW85-P14WGB

$1,135.00

Metal 14K White Gold
Chain Box Chain
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This pendant

One pearl, chosen and set by hand

Pearl size
8.0-8.5 mm
Shape
Round
Grade
AAA
Pearl type
Akoya
Origin
Japan
Setting
14K White Gold

Akoya grading

What AAA means on this pendant

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.
Read the full grading standards

A timeless piece of jewelry should always straddle an edge: It should have one foot in the past and the other firmly rooted in the present. Our new Cradle Collection Japanese akoya pearl pendant is a perfect example of just such a timeless piece.

It’s sleek, minimalist design is a nod to a jewelry past where nothing was superfluous, where every part of the design had a function; while it’s streaking extended tear-drop shape is a forward-looking interpretation on a present where what was once out of reach is now more accessible than ever.

Akoya pearls are known for their perfect round shape and unmistakable luster unique to akoya pearls grown in the cold coastal waters of Japan. The finest pearls from this region are known for their mirror-like luster and smooth surfaces – qualities you will clearly see the moment you open the box.

Before you decide

We can show you the pearl first

The pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy anything, we will photograph the exact pearl we would use for your pendant and send it to you.

What you will see

Photographs of the actual pearl we would use for your pendant.

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 pendant

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Reviews

Simple but elegant.

"Simple but elegant."

— Gavina O. (5/5)

Elegant Infinity Akoya Pendant

"This pendant is just the perfect shape and size to make a statement in a very elegant, sophisticated way. I purchased the rose gold version to complement a pair of trillion akoya earrings I got from Pearl Paradise also in rose gold. The shape of the pendant and the adjustable chain make it a great piece to wear with a deep V-neck dress, or shirt, or even with a turtleneck. It is very versatile and adds just the right kind of elegance and style to any outfit - be it work, evening, or even more casual attire."

— Kristina (5/5)

Wonderful Quality and Value

"The pendant is substantially constructed and beautifully put together. Both the gold work and the pearl stand out. I bought the pendant as a gift for a daughter. She loves it."

— Glenn H. (5/5)

Beautiful pendant

"This was a college graduation gift. The graduate loved it, and wore preceding days and during graduation. Just as pictured, lovely design, quality pearl and substantial gold surround. Purchased in yellow gold with upgraded box chain that worked very well for this pendant. Nice gift packaging."

— Dawn C. (5/5)

Nice pearl.

"Works well."

— Robert S. (5/5)

Beautiful Quality!

"I ordered/received the cradle pendant necklace, and it is beautiful! The quality of the necklace and pearl itself is stunning. I have worked at a fine jewelry store for over 10 years, and can tell that this piece is excellent quality. I am so excited to give this to my mother as a Christmas gift. I know she is going to love it!"

— Gracie G. (5/5)

Pearl pendant

"It’s cool, I love it, she said. A modern design making the most of a lovely solitary pearl."

— Geoffrey R. (5/5)

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