In 1893 the first akoya pearl was made over a century later they are still the most popular type of pearl used in jewellery and its no secret why the product of the akoya oyster these beautiful pearls are cultivated in the calm seas of japan the serene stillness of which are largely responsible for the brilliant lustre and rich colour that akoya pearls have become known for this stunning white gold akoya pearl pendant features a beautiful 85 90 mm akoya pearl suspended from an elegant