Akoyas are round because they're bead nucleated and often coated with a thin layer of nacre... while freshwater pearls are typically not bead nucleated, hence their "less perfect" shape. Most antique natural pearls that were owned by royalty were not perfectly round either.
@monster x monster - Yes, Akoyas are heavily treated and have very thin nacres. By the way, what's your username on Quora?... it's pretty weird to encounter you here, of all videos, we meet on this random video about pearls that barely has any views.
Akoya pearls dont last generations like fresh water pearls do. A very expensive Akoya pearl would only have a layer of nacre of only 0.8mm (similar to all other types of salt water bead nucleated pearls), thus rendering it very susceptible to damages from wearing, sweat, weather, etc.
Indeed akoya is a ripoff. Too expensive for nothing but a thin 0.8mm of nacre. Very susceptible to damages etc. By the way, the only way Akoya is so big and round are because they're bead nucleated.
Just bought my daughter 6.0-6.5 16 inches length with earrings and bracelet at the pearl source. They are the Akoya ones. They are the white ones. They are beautiful!! The only thing is they are off white and at times have a pink overtone to them. I really just wanted white. The company is good. They said I can exchange or return with my sale price. They really are beautiful thoughts. I’ll see what I will do.
pearls like the freshwater do become more Lustrious over time by being worn!!!! Where as a beaded salt water pearl Can turn back into the most likely. Coral bead, it was made from. And the nacer can wear completely off and it will no longer be a pearl!!!!! And if you're going to buy salt water pearls that are beaded I would just go south sea or tahitian!!!
Akoyas are round because they're bead nucleated and often coated with a thin layer of nacre... while freshwater pearls are typically not bead nucleated, hence their "less perfect" shape. Most antique natural pearls that were owned by royalty were not perfectly round either.
@monster x monster - Yes, Akoyas are heavily treated and have very thin nacres. By the way, what's your username on Quora?... it's pretty weird to encounter you here, of all videos, we meet on this random video about pearls that barely has any views.
Agree
@@amazingworld7025 Cultured freshwater pearls are the closest thing to natural pearls that we common folks could purchase.
@@dayangmarikit6860which pearl do you prefer? do you know what pearl does the British royalty own- is it akoya?
@@camilleong1668 Good question did you get an answer.
If you're after high luster, then go for Akoya pearls, but if you're after solid nacre and affordability, then go for Freshwater pearls.
Akoya pearls dont last generations like fresh water pearls do. A very expensive Akoya pearl would only have a layer of nacre of only 0.8mm (similar to all other types of salt water bead nucleated pearls), thus rendering it very susceptible to damages from wearing, sweat, weather, etc.
The best pearls are imperfect
The Akoyas give plastic shine and are NOT strong and WILL chip away. The freshwater gives natural shine and the nacre is thick and will last forever.
I wouldn't think of paying for Akoya pearls; just too much $. On the other hand, I have a treasure box full of freshwater pearls.
Indeed akoya is a ripoff. Too expensive for nothing but a thin 0.8mm of nacre. Very susceptible to damages etc. By the way, the only way Akoya is so big and round are because they're bead nucleated.
Just bought my daughter 6.0-6.5 16 inches length with earrings and bracelet at the pearl source. They are the Akoya ones. They are the white ones. They are beautiful!! The only thing is they are off white and at times have a pink overtone to them. I really just wanted white. The company is good. They said I can exchange or return with my sale price. They really are beautiful thoughts. I’ll see what I will do.
WOW. Thank you for sharing beautiful pearls.
Yeah but most freshwater pearls are a 100%nacre!!!!!! And not just a coted bead!!!!!
Akoyas pearls are so magnificent, thats why it would take my parents a whole yr. to pay for them. Ms. Castaneda
Beautiful
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I want fresh water pearls how can order holesale Sir
fake pearls arent perfect they ALL have imperfections
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pearls like the freshwater do become more Lustrious over time by being worn!!!! Where as a beaded salt water pearl Can turn back into the most likely. Coral bead, it was made from. And the nacer can wear completely off and it will no longer be a pearl!!!!! And if you're going to buy salt water pearls that are beaded I would just go south sea or tahitian!!!