The first cultured freshwater pearls originated in Japan. Quite soon after their initial success with cultured saltwater pearls, Japanese pearl farmers experimented with freshwater mussels in Lake Biwa, a large lake near Kyoto. Initial commercial freshwater pearl crops appeared in the 1930s.
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AKOYA CULTURED PEARL & 1/10 CTW Diamond 18" Necklace
Specifications
| Weight: |
0.6 DWT (0.93 grams) |
| Primary Stone Shape: |
Pearl |
| Primary Stone Size: |
7 mm |
| Primary Stone Type: |
Cultured Akoya Pearl |
| Total Diamond Carat Weight: |
1/10 CTW |
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