14k Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl 6.5-7mm Necklace and Stud Earring Set | 
| Brand: Amazon.com Collection
Category: Jewelry
List Price: $199.00
Buy New: $89.99
as of 11/22/2009 17:15 CST details
You Save: $109.01 (55%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 384
Metal Stamp: 14k
Gem Type: Pearl
Pearl Lustre: medium-luster
Pearl Minimum Color: white-with-pink-overtone
Pearl Shape: round
Pearl Surface Blemishes: lightly-blemished
Pearl: akoya-cultured
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 6 x 4 x 1
Model: CPN6500SET
ASIN: B000XSRVBU
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Amazon.com Product Description
Project radiance and sophistication in this gorgeous Akoya cultured pearl necklace and stud earring set. Lustrous round Akoya cultured pearls, with a diameter range of 6.5 to 7mm, are individually knotted on silk cord to form the 18-inch necklace. This classic pearl strand is finished with a fancy filigree clasp, in radiant and durable 14 karat yellow gold. The matching stud earrings also feature round 6.5-7mm Akoya cultured pearls, with 14 karat yellow gold posts and backings. These are fine quality round pearls, well-matched for size, shape and color, with light blemishing and a beautiful deep luster. Their color is white-rosé--in other words, white but with a slight rosy hue. Akoya cultured pearls are produced in salt-water mollusks in Japan and China. They were the first type of pearl to be cultured, back in the 1920s, and remain the most popular and classic choice for pearl strands. Akoya cultured pearls are prized for their smoothness, roundness, and gorgeous deep luster. Though they may look similar to freshwater cultured pearls, when the two are placed side-by-side, the Akoya pearl's superior qualities are clear. A traditional pearl strand and matching pearl stud earrings are a versatile addition to any woman's fine jewelry collection. They will complement everything from a daytime professional outfit to an evening cocktail dress, and their timeless beauty ensures they will look as classy and elegant years from now as they do today.
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 Really, really nice! October 14, 2009
Kevin Nicholls (Milford, MI)
I purchased this set as a gift for my wife, after being disappointed with the Single Strand 18 Inch 7-8mm White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace. Although the two necklaces cost about the same, the difference between the two is like night and day.
The necklace in this set had pearls that were all round or near-round (you really need to examine the pearls closely to see ones that don't look round), and you could tell that the best pearls are in the front, while flawed pearls are near the clasp. The color of the pearls were surprisingly consistent, and well-matched throughout the strand.
As far as flaws go, they're definitely there, and you don't need to look too hard to see them -- but again, the pearls like that were all by the clasp. Granted, this isn't very helpful if the wearer has short hair, but otherwise, nobody would know they're there.
I wasn't fortunate enough to get this when it was in the Gold Box or Lightning Deal, but at Amazon's normal price, it's still a very good value.
My only real gripe is that everything arrives in a small pouch. I would have liked a better presentation for gift giving, but for the quality you get at this price, it's hard to complain.
 You get more than you pay for with this set - I love this necklace. July 4, 2009
Wood Wren (U.S.A.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am really not all that into jewelry but there are times when it is appropriate, I ordered these not expecting much due to their cost but I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The pearls themselves are just the right size and certainly carry a feminine glow about them; well, feminine glow may be too weak a word. These things look hot and simply reek of sex. There is something about pearls that seem to turn most guys (and girls) on. Believe me, this set, which include the pearl ear studs, work!
Like other reviewers here, I examined these quite closely and for the life of me I cannot find any of the flaws they speak of. The pearls are smooth and have that deep almost mystic look about them. Now keep in mind that the cost of these pearls do not buy you a string of pearls that normally sell for a few thousand dollars and you can certainly tell the difference if you lay them beside a set of matched, perfect pearls, but that is okay. There are times when it is simply prudent to wear these rather than the expensive kind. You do get your monies worth with this set though; no doubt about it.
Not an heirloom, but a good value June 15, 2009
L. Storlie (Seattle, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this set for around $140. For the size, uniformity of shape, color and lustre, this set remains one of my favorite in my collection. The pearls are a cream white, great shine, and substantial looking. Be forewarned, though, you ARE getting what you paid for. Many of the pearls in the necklace are deeply pitted, although they've been strung close to the clasp (and I have long hair that covers that area of the necklace... so who cares?) Plus, the pits aren't big enough to ruin the round shape (and these are really, truely round, no oblong "cheater" pearls in this set.)
All in all, a great "starter" or "daily wear" set to have, especially if you're saving your $4,000 Mikimoto strand for special occasions.
Perfect pearls June 10, 2009
D. Cowan (Memphis, TN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had these in my shopping cart for two months before I finally bought them. Don't let the low price scare you. These pearls are the real deal. I found three or four pearls on the necklace with very slight blemishes, nothing at all to have stopped me from buying them if I had seen them before buying. The color and luster are just beautiful. You can buy with confidence.
Excellent buy! May 29, 2009
Look2thesouth (New Mexico, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was nervous buying this product online, sight unseen, but when it arrived, well within the shipping time quoted, I might add, I was amazed. I cannot begin to express the joy I felt when I looked this necklace over. I saw only the most minimal of flaws on the surface of the pearls. I have seen many pearls since in stores and as I compare them, I can't believe the deal I got. Especially over the freshwater pearls of the same size. I would and do, recommend this product to any of my friends. I gave this to one of my dearest friends as a graduation present. It is the perfect first set of pearls for a young woman.
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