Akoya Pearl Overtones: Everything You Need to Know

Описание: **The Pearl Source Online Store : **
https://www.thepearlsource.com
**Over 13,000 Happy Customer Reviews on Trustpilot: **
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www...
**Over 20 Years in the Business of Selling Genuine Pearls**

If you're on the market for pearls - and specifically Akoya Pearls - here's everything you need to know about the different Akoya pearl overtones.

Every pearl type comes with its own unique pearl colors and overtones. While color pertains to the gem's main coloring (white, black, gold or pink), overtones are a more specific way to describe the subtle hues of each of these colors.

Unless treated, saltwater Akoya pearls come in neutral tones, with the most common being white, pink and ivory. Other subtle overtones like green, silver and grey are very rare. The three main Akoya pearl overtones present subtle differences:

1. White Overtone: bright and luminous, without colored pigment.
2. Pink Overtone: rosy-hued, with a subtle tint.
3. Ivory Overtone: creamy-white, with a slightly warmer luster.

Out of these 3 Akoya pearl overtones, the classic white overtone is the most in-demand shade.

The Akoya pearl overtones are determined by the colored lip of the mollusk in which they are formed.
Many pearls present multi-tones under different lights, the result of the combination between the pearl’s main color and its overtone, which can be either warm or cool.

When shopping for pearls from The Pearl Source, you have the option to select your desired pearl overtone based on your preferences, as well as customize your pearl jewelry piece with your preferred clasp and pearl quality.