Surgical Stainless Steel Earrings with Soft Pink Natural Color Akoya Pearls, Woven with Pearls - Peony

Peony These earrings feature Akoya pearls from Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, with a beautiful natural color and a translucent quality reminiscent of soft peony petals, delicately woven with three freshwater pearls. While perfect for formal occasions, their gently swaying design and natural round shape, with a slightly free-form character, also lend themselves beautifully to casual styling. What truly captivates is their luster. Catching the light, they shimmer with a distinct radiance and solid depth that could almost be described as metallic. Each pearl possesses its own unique character. Close-up images are provided to highlight these distinctive features, so please review them before your purchase. *Please note that specific pearls cannot be selected. Akoya Pearl Approx. 7-8mm | Total Earring Length Approx. 4cm Three Pearls Woven with Wire: Freshwater Pearls Shape: Natural Round to Baroque Luster: Very Good | Minor blemishes, lines, spots, or unevenness may be present depending on the pearl. Earring Hooks: Surgical Stainless Steel ■ About Akoya Pearls (Akoya Shinju) Keywords: Health, Harmony, Purity | These are representative cultured pearls harvested from oysters known as "Akoya." Also called "Wadama" (Japanese Pearls), they are characterized by their elegant luster that beautifully complements Japanese skin tones and their well-formed round shape, making them cherished worldwide for occasions ranging from formal events to everyday wear. Beautiful "Luster" and "Orient." Due to the extremely fine nacreous layer of the Akoya oyster, the pearl develops a unique, deep radiance (luster) through multiple layers. This also creates a beautiful shimmer (orient) where pinks and greens appear depending on the light. Main Production Areas: These pearls are cultivated using Japan's renowned aquaculture technology. Major production areas continue to be Ise-Shima in Mie Prefecture, Uwajima in Ehime Prefecture, and the islands of Iki and Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture. Japanese Akoya pearls are highly regarded internationally as "Japan Pearls" for their exceptional quality. ■ Differences from Other Pearls Difference from Freshwater Pearls: Freshwater pearls are harvested from mussels in freshwater environments like lakes and come in various shapes, such as oval or teardrop. While produced in larger quantities and generally more affordable, Akoya pearls tend to form perfectly round spheres, making them highly prized for more formal jewelry. ■ About Surgical Stainless Steel This is a special type of stainless steel primarily used for medical instruments. Designated as "316L" under JIS standards, it is known for its low propensity to cause metal allergies, even among stainless steels. It is also popular for its resistance to rust, corrosion, heat, and tarnishing, as well as its high strength (resistance to scratches and breakage).