日本珍珠 Akoya

 

日本Akoya珍珠的母貝多產於日本的阿古屋,現時主要產地分佈在三重縣、熊本縣及愛媛縣。

Akoya珍珠從古代開始所產的珍珠就被稱為「和珠」,生長於溫度舒適又波浪平靜的海灣,形狀大多為正圓形,每一顆尺寸直徑由最小的2mm至最大的10mm,而8.5mm以上較為罕有。

Akoya珍珠顏色當中以粉色最受歡迎,另外亦有偏白色,灰藍色及金色。

The mother shells of Japanese Akoya pearls are mostly produced in Agoya, Japan, and are currently mainly produced in Mie, Kumamoto and Ehime prefectures.

Akoya pearls have been called "Japanese pearls" since ancient times. They grow in bays with comfortable temperature and calm waves. Most of them are round in shape. The diameter of each pearl ranges from the smallest 2mm to the largest 10mm. Over 8.5mm is relatively rare.

Among the colors of Akoya pearls, pink is the most popular, and there are also white, gray-blue and gold.