Black Akoya Pearl Necklace

Dainty and delightful 3.5-4mm AAA lustrous thick nacre black Japanese Akoya pearl double necklace strung on black silk and finished with 14K yelow gold clasp. This is for those who love pearls but are a little more rock and roll. This gorgeous 33" double wrap strand will not disappoint. They make a statement all on their own or look lovely layered with your own gold and diamond necklaces.

The Japanese Akoya is a saltwater cultured pearl similar to that of a Mikimoto just unable to carry the name as it is trademarked. Akoya pearls are lustrous, lovely and of caliber. Japanese Akoya pearls are usually white, grey, creme and even blue. However, black pearls are never seen. The only source for natural color black pearls are the Tahitian islands that are a part of French Polynesia. However, these black Tahitian South Sea pearls are not available in the smaller sizes. As such, the inventive Japanese pearl farmers have come up with a process to enhance their pearls to make them black. This method is known as a French Dye, a process which is guaranteed for life by the Japan Pearl Exporter's Association and does not affect the value.