If you're looking for the classic set of pearls, look to Akoya cultured pearls. The Akoya is the most popular pearl,
commonly seen in pearl strands and in earrings.
At Blue Nile we offer two collections of Akoya cultured pearls, Premier and Classic. In addition, we also offer
Golden Akoya cultured pearls.
While industry wide there is no standardized grading for Akoya pearls, Blue Nile ensures that each pearl meets
our high quality standards.
Akoya pearls are the specialty of Japanese pearl farms. The first pearls to be cultured early in the 1920s, their
white color and rosé overtone complement a fair complexion. Because Akoya pearls are a high-quality pearl, you'll
find them set with 18k gold posts and clasps, and you'll find they are well matched for size, shape, and color.
You'll also find few blemishes and a deep, beautiful luster.
You may notice that the Akoya looks very similar to the Freshwater pearl. When compared side-by-side, the difference
is clear. Akoya pearls are on average larger, smoother, rounder, and more lustrous than Freshwater pearls. If you're
looking for a remarkable gift, choose a gift of Akoya cultured pearl jewelry.
Our beautiful Akoya pearls are available as stud earrings, fashion
earrings, strands, necklaces,
pendants, and bracelets.
The Blue Nile Premier pearl collection is in the top 1% of pearls. At Blue Nile
we ensure that each pearl meets our high quality standards.
The Blue Nile Classic pearl collection is in the top 5% of pearls. At Blue Nile
we ensure that each pearl meets our high quality standards.
Our golden pearls share the same qualities of our Classic collection with the exception of color. These beautiful
pearls have a light gold color with silver overtones.
