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8.5x9mm Collection Quality Japanese Akoya cultured pearl necklace 17"

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I discovered American Pearl as a result of researching Mikimotos, which I understood to be the finest pearls available. Little did I realize that I was embarking on a lengthy process of education and decision-making that would result in me finding the pearl strand perfectly suited to me at this time. Mr. Edward Bakhash, who runs American Pearl and whose father founded the company decades ago, was exceptionally kind, helpful, and inceasingly patient as I examined several options ranging from Tahitian to South Sea to Japanese Akoya pearls of various sizes. I ultimately chose this 8.5-9mm Japanese Akoya strand, and it is beautiful. It clearly surpasses the pearl strands I have seen in the finest(and most well-known)jewelry stores. (In fact, I found some prestigious stores offering low-quality pearl at double or triple the price.) The high-luster of my strand, coupled with the rarer size, elicits stares. I was delighted when I wore my strand to a party, and my very worldly aunt approached me and immediately complimented my "gorgeous" pearls and asked me if they were "Mikis." I will be forever grateful to Mr. Bakhash for helping me gain the knowledge I needed to make an informed and intelligent decision. His father must be very proud of him. I love my necklace, and it was the perfect choice for me. Additionally, I now enjoy being able to identify the type and quality of different pearl strands I see when I'm out and about, and I earnestly look forward to the future date when I will buy a Tahitian strand from him.