What is an Akoya Pearl and what makes Akoyas special? With the fashion world embracing pearls like never before, there is quite a buzz about pearls these days, prompting Vogue to ask earlier this year, “Are Pearls the New Diamonds?” With the pristine white wonders of mother nature showing up on runways, red carpets and IG feeds, everyone is talking pearls. And we do mean everyone – not just the ladies. This gender fluid gem has captured the limelight with both male and female celebrities, as fashion houses turn to pearls as a powerful symbol of status and sophistication.
