A 16" 14 karat yellow gold cable chain necklace featuring nine 7mm Grade A cultured Akoya pearls with 2mm bead accents. Finished with a filigree design pearl clasp. Presented in a gift box.

Akoya pearls are cultured saltwater pearls produced by the Pinctada fucata martensii oyster — a small saltwater oyster farmed primarily in the coastal waters of Japan and China. The Akoya is the original cultured pearl oyster: the technique of nucleated pearl culturing was developed and commercialised in Japan in the early twentieth century using this species, and the Akoya cultured pearl established the reference standard for round, high-lustre cultured pearls against which all subsequent cultured pearl types have been compared. Unlike freshwater cultured pearls, which are produced by mussels and are composed almost entirely of nacre, Akoya cultured pearls are nucleated with a bead nucleus around which the oyster deposits a thinner but extremely uniform layer of nacre. The nacre layer of an Akoya pearl is characteristically more regular and more optically consistent than that of a freshwater cultured pearl, producing the sharp, mirror-like surface lustre — sometimes described as metallic or reflective — that is the defining quality of a fine Akoya pearl. Grade A Akoya pearls represent a high tier within the Akoya grading system: the grading of Akoya pearls evaluates lustre, surface quality, shape, and nacre thickness, and Grade A pearls exhibit high lustre with minimal surface blemishes visible to the naked eye. The nine 7mm Grade A Akoya pearls in this necklace are set on a 14 karat yellow gold cable chain. 14 karat gold contains 58.3% pure gold by weight, with the remaining proportion composed of alloy metals that provide durability: it is solid gold throughout, not plated or filled. The filigree design pearl clasp is fabricated using the filigree technique — a metalworking method in which fine gold wire is twisted, curved, and soldered into open, lace-like patterns to produce a decorative structure of considerable intricacy from a minimum of material. A filigree clasp on a pearl necklace is a traditional fine jewelry treatment: the open, ornamental structure of the filigree provides a clasp that is itself a decorative element of the necklace rather than a purely functional closure. The 2mm bead accents provide a fine punctuation between the pearls along the gold cable chain. The necklace is presented in a gift box.

A significant fine jewelry gift for pearl lovers or anyone looking for a Grade A Akoya pearl necklace in 14 karat yellow gold — nine 7mm high-lustre saltwater cultured pearls with 2mm bead accents on a 16" gold cable chain, finished with a filigree pearl clasp and presented in a gift box.

✨ How to Wear

Wear alone as a classic fine jewelry pearl necklace at the collarbone. The fixed 16" 14 karat gold chain positions the nine 7mm Akoya pearls at the collarbone. The 14 karat yellow gold cable chain and filigree clasp pair beautifully with yellow gold jewelry.

💎 Quality & Certification

• Gift Box Included: This necklace is presented in a gift box — ready to give without additional packaging.

• Grade A Akoya Pearls: The nine cultured Akoya pearls in this necklace are Grade A — high lustre with minimal surface blemishes, produced by the Pinctada fucata martensii saltwater oyster. Akoya pearls are nucleated saltwater cultured pearls whose nacre layer produces a sharp, mirror-like surface lustre that is the defining quality of the Akoya pearl.

• 14 Karat Yellow Gold: The chain and clasp are 14 karat yellow gold — 58.3% pure gold by weight, solid gold throughout.

• Filigree Pearl Clasp: The clasp is fabricated using the filigree technique — fine gold wire formed into open, lace-like decorative patterns — a traditional fine jewelry treatment for pearl necklace clasps.

• Verified Authentication: We are committed to transparency and high-quality standards. Every piece is sourced exclusively from trusted professional suppliers who meet our strict quality and material standards.

⚠️ Important: Size & Scale Disclaimer

• Natural Variation: As cultured Akoya pearls are natural materials, the exact lustre, surface character, and dimensions of each pearl will vary within the Grade A quality range. Pearl size is approximate (7mm). No two necklaces are identical.

• Macro Photography: To showcase the Akoya pearl lustre, filigree clasp, and bead accent detail, images (including model shots) are taken with macro lenses and may appear larger than life.

• Final Authority: The actual size and specifications of this product are strictly based on the physical measurements listed in the table below. Please confirm these dimensions meet your requirements before purchasing.

📐 Product Specifications

📦 Packaging Details

This necklace is presented in a gift box. Each piece is carefully packed for safe transit and storage.