How the Right Pearl Jewelry Can Help Bring Out Your Best Side!

Choosing Right Pearl Jewelry in Singapore

What Makes A Pearl “The World’s Best”?

Freshwater vs Akoya vs South Sea Pearls. Freshwater Pearls constitute 97% Of Worldwide Pearl Production, and China is the world’s largest producer of freshwater pearls.

Understandably, while freshwater pearls are appreciated for their lower prices, the reduced nacre density causes freshwater pearls to change color over time.

Freshwater pearls also tend to be far more brittle and less durable than salt water pearls, which makes saltwater pearl jewelry more desirable as multi-generational legacy gifts of choice.

A lot of qualities come into consideration when grading and selecting pearls. Among these varieties are the Akoya and South Sea Pearls which are cultured in Asia Pacific regions as their names suggests and luckily for you, Pearl FALCO has thousands of pearl jewelry designs from which you can choose. The tips below suggest how to find the best pearl in the world for you.

Akoya Pearls. Known for their exceptional high luster like mirror and soft overturn color like soap bobble and perfect spherical shape, they stand at the pinnacle of cultured pearls and originally came from Japan. In the late 19th Century, Akoya Oysters were first cultivated in Ise Shima Japan, and established the method to create beautiful round pearls. This technique was spread by Ise Shima’s people and has contributed to the pearl industry worldwide.

Akoya Pearls are usually white in color although much rarer ones such as silvery blue and golden also exist. The size ranges from 2.00mm up to 9.00mm but sometimes, larger ones as big as 10.00mm can be discovered as well, making this prized kind even more valuable.

Simple Akoya Pearl Earring and Pearl Necklace Sets for Any Casual Occasion.

South Sea Pearls. This type of pearl is cultured in the south Pacific Ocean, north of Australia and Southeast Asia. South Sea Pearls are primarily known to be the largest and most luxurious among all cultured pearls and are even called “Queen of Pearls” due to their reputation. This pearl also comes naturally in both silver white and gold colors with sizes ranging from 8.00mm and 12.00mm. Those that go beyond 12.00mm are very rare and expensive. They also have the thickest nacre layer out of all other types of pearls giving them the trademark silky luster and subtle glow.

Our Gold and White Graduation South Sea Pearl Necklace makes it a truly luxurious piece that’s guaranteed to turn heads and garner anyone wearing them total admiration.

‘Tahitian’ Black Pearls. Tahitian Black Pearls cultured pearls are also part of South Sea Pearls and are naturally black in color (other pearls are sometimes “dyed” into black ). They are mainly cultivated in French Polynesia and Okinawa. Sizes range from 8 to 17mm – most commonly 9 to 11mm. Their singularly dark color is highly prized, with an exceptional array of iridescent colors – among them, soft gray, brown, green and peacock.

Our Black Pearl Earring Makes It An Eye-Catching Piece.

Mabe Pearls. Mabe or “blister pearls” are half-pearls that grow against the inside of an oyster’s shell. Mabe pearls are cultivated in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan and the Pacific South Seas. The pearls’ ultimate size is determined by the size of the nucleus attached to the oysters’ inner shell. Common sizes vary from 12 to 20 mm. The beauty of Mabe pearls is its iridescent color in a wide range of colors – silver grey, silver white, and rainbow with pink and bluish overtones. 

Commonly resulting in almost any shape – rounds, ovals, hearts, drop, pear, etc. Our Mabe Pearl Pendant brings out your inner beauty.