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Love Collection 8.0-8.5 mm Akoya Pearl Pendant

Itemlove-A3ARDW85-P14WGB

$780.00

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

You will undoubtedly feel the love while wearing this Love Collection akoya pearl pendant featuring the ubiquitous XOXO symbol of affection‚ hugs and kisses. The perfect 8.0-8.5 mm Japanese pearl, complemented by the elegant and romantic design is one sure to be admired and understood. You are loved.

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: 4.571429 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Reviews

Great pearl and necklace setting as well as a great experience!

"Purchased as a present for my wife and not only did she love it, the whole experience from research to shopping to shipping was very easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend!"

— Dustin A. (5/5)

I love the simplicity of

"I love the simplicity of the design. It's truly beautiful!"

— carol b. (5/5)

Beautiful piece, my wife absolutely

"Beautiful piece, my wife absolutely loved it."

— Thomas M. (5/5)

Love pearls

"Good size, beautifully shaped. Wish it a a bit more luster."

— Regina J. (4/5)

Love Collection Akoya Pearl Pendant

"Lovely product. A bit smaller than I expected. I think the photograph does not accurately reflect the size of the gold embellishment. The chain is very, very fine gauge."

— Wendy J. (4/5)

Lovely Pearl Drop Pendant

"The pendant is lovely. One improvement would be to have a lobster claw catch on the chain. Also would be nice to be able to purchase a pendant without a chain."

— Timothy G. (4/5)

Perfect

"Wife loved the gift! High quality. Chain is delicate and very thin"

— Daniel N. (5/5)

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