Japanese Hanadama Akoya pearls represent the top quality Akoya pearls, certified by the Pearl Science Lab Of Japan as having the highest luster, thickest nacre and visible iridescence. Choose from Hanadama pearl necklaces, earrings, bracelets and fully matched sets in sizes ranging from 6.0-6.5mm through our largest and rarest 9.5-10.0mm.
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What does Hanadama mean? The term "Hanadama" means "Flower Pearl" and was originally coined by Kokichi Mikimoto himself; he used this term to denote his very best pearls from each Akoya harvest. Today, it is an actual grade: the finest AAA Akoya pearls are hand-chosen for the brightest luster, thickest nacre, cleanest surfaces and visible iridescence, and are certified by the Pearl Science Laboratory of Tokyo, Japan, who issues individually numbered Hanadama certificates. For shoppers comparing Hanadama vs Akoya or Hanadama vs. Mikimoto, Hanadama refers to premium Akoya pearls independently certified for exceptional quality, while Mikimoto is a luxury pearl jewelry brand rather than a pearl grade. Pearls of Joy offers a selection of certified Hanadama pearl necklaces, Hanadama earrings, bracelets and matched pearl jewelry sets in every popular size, from 6.0-6.5mm through 9.5-10.0mm, which is the very largest and rarest size in this pearl type. Hanadama pearls are typically sold in 18-inch princess length necklaces, but we can create any necklace length desired; each Hanadama necklace is individually double-knotted on white silk by hand, and finished with solid 14kt gold clasps or mountings at our Los Angeles workshop.
Hanadama pearl price starts at $700 for a pair of 7.0-7.5mm Hanadama pearl earrings, up through $17,000+ for a fully matched 9.5-10.0mm Hanadama pearl jewelry set including necklace, bracelet and earrings. Hanadama Akoya pearl necklaces start at $3,290 for the 6.0-6.5mm size, $4,200 for the 6.5-7.0mm, around $4,400 for 7.0-8.0mm, $5,610 for 8.0-8.5mm, $6,680 for 8.5-9.0mm, $8,100 for 9.0-9.5mm and $11,140 for our largest and rarest 9.5-10.0mm size. A Hanadama pearl necklace is more expensive than a standard AAA Akoya pearl strand of the same size because they represent a tiny percentage of the highest quality pearls from each harvest, and are uniquely certified as having the sharpest luster, thickest nacre, cleanest surfaces and visible iridescence. For shoppers wondering where to buy Hanadama pearls, our certified Hanadama strands are sourced directly from Japan, hand-knotted on silk with a solid 14kt gold clasp of your choice in our Los Angeles workshop, and delivered with their individually numbered Hanadama certificate and our 100-Day Return and Exchange Guarantee.
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Hanadama is a term coined by Mikimoto and translates to "flower pearl" in Japanese, referring to the exceptional beauty and rose overtone that resembles the cherry blossoms of Japan. Today, it is a certified grade of Akoya pearls that are tested by the Pearl Science Laboratory of Tokyo for the highest levels of luster, nacre thickness, clean surfaces and visible iridescence.
Hanadama Akoya pearls typically range from 6.0-6.5mm through 9.5-10.0mm in the finest quality grades, with 7.0-8.0mm and 8.0-9.0mm being the most popular. Larger 9.0-9.5mm and 9.5-10.0mm Hanadama Akoya pearls are exceptionally rare and command premium prices.
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Hanadama Akoya pearls are the very best Akoya pearls that have been chosen from AAA quality harvests and set aside for special laboratory testing. The Pearl Science Laboratory tests certify the highest levels of luster, minimum nacre thickness standards, clean surfaces and visible iridescence.
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Yes, Hanadama Akoya pearls come with certification from the Pearl Science Laboratory of Japan, which rigorously tests luster levels, surface perfection, nacre thickness and visible iridescence called "Aurora". Each Hanadama pearl necklace, matched pair of pearl earrings and bracelet comes with its own individually numbered Hanadama certificate and testing results.
Hanadama Akoya pearl jewelry comes in classic necklaces in your choice of 16 through 51-inch pearl rope lengths; Hanadama pearl earrings are available in pearl stud styles mounted on solid 14kt gold posts and backs. Matched Hanadama necklace and earring sets are available in popular sizes ranging from 7.0-7.5mm through our largest 9.5-10.0mm.
Care for Hanadama Akoya pearls by wiping them gently with a soft, damp cloth after each wear to remove oils, makeup, and perfume residue, and store in soft pouches away from other jewelry that could scratch their surfaces. Have necklaces and bracelets professionally restrung every 1-2 years to maintain security and proper drape.
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No: while Mikimoto originally coined the term "Hanadama" to describe his best Akoya pearls, today Hanadama pearls are a grade of their own and are independently certified pearls by the Pearl Science Laboratory of Tokyo. The Mikimoto Pearl Company uses extremely high quality Akoya pearls purchased from the same Japanese pearl farms as Pearls of Joy, but they use their own proprietary grading system and do not sell Hanadama pearls.
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