Akoya pearls were originally produced in Japan. To grow these pearls in sea water by using bead nucleated technology is patented by Kokochi Mikimoto. It is important to know that China has started manufacturing vast quantity of these pearls with marvelous quality. Japan was the originator in cultivating these pearls in salty sea waters in its coastal region. With the advancement in technology better quality pearls are fast becoming famous. In China and Japan nominal time frame to grow such high quality pearls is 3 to 5 years. These pearls are cultured in pearl farms where they are continuously monitored for their development to attain a fruitful harvest and good return. The demand of the akoya pearls in Australia is increasing at tremendous rate and these are easily available at the popular local jewelers.
A species of oyster called pinctada fucata martensii is used to produce akoya pearls by planting a small mantle tissue beads and are famous to produce two pearls only. On the other hand freshwater pearls are used to produce huge quantity of pearls by nucleating them to give 50 pearls each. Akoya pearls produce depends upon the climatic conditions of sea water and mortality of oysters therefore they take longer time to grow.
Akoya pearls are hand knitted to make eloquent necklaces, bracelets, ear rings etc. These pearls come in natural white colours and fine cream colours. The jewelry made out of them is fast becoming a symbol of prosperity and marvel all over the world. It is adorned by women all around the globe and due to its sheen it has found its way to form part of luxurious gifts. It is important to mention here that akoya pearls are beautiful and are produced in farms where all conducive environments is created to produce a healthy and lustrous harvest matching the highest standards in the pearl industry.
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