Champs-Élysées Freshwater Natural Pearl Necklace, Y-Chain Sweater Chain, Adjusta

Pearl Summary | "Champs-Élysées Glamour" Freshwater Pearl Long Necklace Pearl Type: Freshwater Pearl Diameter: 5–5.5mm Luster: Strong Luster Shape: Near Round Flaws: Very Minor Metal Fittings: S925 Silver Fittings Maximum Length: 80cm, adjustable for various wearing styles. Design Description - The rhythm of strolling down the Champs-Élysées is probably like this long pearl necklace—unhurried, light, gently swaying with your steps, leaving soft light on coat collars, sweater knits, and collarbones. The 5–5.5mm freshwater pearls have a delicate and strong luster. The 80cm maximum length creates a beautiful line with ample drape, allowing for easy adjustment to your preferred style: For a simple and clean look, simply let it hang long; for more layers, wrap it around once to create a French double chain; when paired with a sweater or thick coat, it presents the most timeless luster for autumn and winter. The S925 silver details enhance the overall clean and sophisticated look, subtly elevating the "Parisian elegance" without overshadowing the pearls. The pearls' size adds a touch of lightness and understated elegance, making it versatile enough to pair with everyday white T-shirts, knitwear, and shirts; for formal occasions, it can be layered with other necklaces to add dimension to the neckline. This is a pearl necklace whose length can be adjusted to suit different moods—gentle, clean, and timeless. [Because our factory produces and processes its own pearls, all sizes of pearls are limited in quantity. Due to the time required for pearl harvesting, shortages of certain sizes may occur due to factors such as sold-out stock or changes in seawater and aquaculture conditions affecting the pearl harvest. Therefore, some styles may experience temporary stockouts. Please inquire about availability before ordering.] Our pearls, depending on their variety, are sourced from two major pearl-producing regions: Japan and China. All pearls are processed and crafted in professional jewelry workshops in China, ensuring consistent quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and a perfect presentation of the pearls' natural luster and charm. 🔹 China Origin | Freshwater Cultured Pearls China is the world's largest producer of freshwater pearls, with production concentrated in Zhejiang, Hunan, Jiangsu, and Anhui provinces. Freshwater pearls are primarily cultured using large mussels such as the scallop, with a single mussel capable of producing dozens of pearls simultaneously, resulting in a much higher yield than saltwater pearls. In the past decade, with significant upgrades in cultivation techniques and selection standards, high-quality freshwater pearls have reached near-Akoya quality in terms of roundness, pearl skin firmness, and luster. Although cultured without a nucleus, top-quality freshwater pearls can achieve near-perfect roundness, a warm and translucent luster, and a strong sheen, while being more affordable, making them a highly cost-effective choice for everyday wear and designer jewelry. 🔹 Japan Origin | Akoya (阿古屋) Saltwater Pearls, Masama Pearls Akoya pearls are the most representative saltwater pearl variety, primarily cultured in Mie, Kumamoto, and Ehime regions of Japan, with the Seto Inland Sea coast being particularly renowned. Akoya pearls are cultivated by the Pinctada fucata oyster. Due to the small size of the oyster, only one pearl can be formed per shell, and it requires approximately three years of careful cultivation. Therefore, their production is relatively scarce, resulting in high quality and price. Akoya pearls are nucleated pearls with extremely high roundness and a cool, bright luster, often referred to as the "little light bulb" of the pearl world, and are highly sought after in the high-end jewelry industry. The surface often has a natural "orange peel" texture. Selected premium grades (such as those with Japanese certificates) are nearly flawless and have an even brighter luster. Colors include cherry blossom pink, snow white, bluish-pink, cool bluish-green, aurora gold, and queen color, among others. There is also a rare "Manata" color, a variant of Akoya with a natural pinkish-purple sheen, which is highly prized by collectors. Whether you choose Akoya saltwater pearls or Chinese freshwater pearls, all products are made in our processing workshops in China, ensuring that every piece meets jewelry-grade standards from raw materials to craftsmanship details, adding an elegant touch to your everyday look. 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Since the factory is located overseas, production and logistics take approximately 7 days. 💖Follow us for the latest gemstone product information 📌New arrivals at the Pinkoi store 💌Customize your favorite color or type of gemstone with us via private message Unsure whether to buy freshwater or Akoya pearls? A comparison of the two is as follows: I. Origin & Cultivation Akoya Pearls Akoya pearls are a type of cultured seawater pearl. They are primarily produced in Japan, but are also cultivated in Vietnam and China. Akoya pearls are cultivated using Pinctada martensii oysters, which require high salinity and complex ocean currents to grow. Typically, each oyster produces only one pearl. The cultivation cycle for Akoya pearls is relatively long, approximately 3-5 years. Akoya pearl production is low, accounting for about 10% of global pearl production (total seawater pearl production). Akoya was the world's first commercially produced cultured seawater pearl, beginning in the early 1900s. Cultured seawater pearls (including Akoya) are typically nucleated, with a spherical nucleus inserted into the oyster. Freshwater pearls are cultivated in freshwater environments such as lakes and rivers, primarily in the lakes and rivers of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, such as Zhejiang, Hunan, and Jiangsu provinces. The primary mother mussel used in freshwater pearl cultivation is the *Swimmy oyster*, and the growth environment requires stable and controllable water quality. A single mussel can produce 10-40 or 30-50 pearls. Most freshwater pearls form naturally inside the mussel without a nucleus (primarily through nucleus-free cultivation), resulting in less regular shapes. The cultivation cycle for freshwater pearls is relatively short, approximately 1-3 years. Freshwater pearl production accounts for the vast majority of global pearl production, approximately 95%. Nucleated freshwater cultured pearls are also known as "Edison pearls." Both natural and nucleus-free cultured pearls are almost entirely composed of nacre. II. Appearance - Shape & Size Shape: Akoya pearls, due to the implantation of a round nucleus during cultivation and the relatively thin nacreous layer which helps maintain their roundness, typically achieve a very round shape with a high rate of perfect roundness. High-quality Akoya pearls are over 90% near-perfectly round. The Akoya pearls that consumers encounter are generally of good roundness. Freshwater cultured pearls (mainly without a nucleus) are naturally formed without an implanted nucleus, making their shapes more prone to being oval or irregular. Over 80% of freshwater pearls on the market are oval, flattened, or baroque, with a lower proportion of perfectly round pearls. Due to the lack of a nucleus in freshwater culture, perfectly round freshwater pearls are extremely rare; near-round is considered the highest level of roundness. Freshwater nucleated cultured pearls (Edison pearls) are similar in size to saltwater pearls, but their roundness is lower. Size: Akoya pearls are relatively small, with most produced pearls ranging from 6-9mm, and commercially produced ones often 6-8mm or 5-8mm. 8mm is considered a good size, and the largest Akoya pearls can reach 10-11mm. The larger the Akoya pearl, the more valuable it is. Even a difference of just 1mm, such as between 7-8mm and 8-9mm Akoya pearls, can result in a significant price difference. Freshwater cultured pearls typically range in diameter from 5-12mm. Nucleated freshwater pearls (Edison pearls) can reach 12-20mm. South Sea pearls are generally more common in the 10-16mm range, with those exceeding 16mm being relatively rare and valuable. III. Appearance - Color: The primary body color of Akoya pearls is white.