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    Akoya vs. Freshwater

    Thank you so much for the info. I'm leaning towards this set, AAA Akoyas with 18 inch necklace, for $1,108: http://www.pearlparadise.com/Full-Set-of-7075-mm-White-Akoya-Pearls111.aspx Or save about $500 and get the Freshadama set for $512...
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    Akoya vs. Freshwater

    Thank you for all the great info. I was leaning toward salt water just because I believe my grandmother's were saltwater. I did read that the Akoya's don't last as long as the fresh water pearls. How does that happen? Do they get scratched/scuffed and lose their luster? Maybe start to pit...
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    Akoya vs. Freshwater

    Hi, I'm new to shopping for pearls. I think I'd like to get my SO a set for her 30th. I was looking at these on PearlParadise.com but didn't see anything regarding luster and length of the necklace which makes me a little skeptical. They're on the small side but she's 5' 2" 115 lbs. so I...
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