Akoya
Produced by Pinctada fucata (Akoya pearl oyster)
- Bead and non-bead cultures
- Environment: Saltwater
- Colors: White or cream, some with hints of pink or green
- Size: Generally between 3-7mm but can occasionally reach 9-10mm
Freshwater
Hyriopsis cumingii, or hybrid
- Bead and non-bead cultured
- Environment: Freshwater. Usually cultured in lakes and ponds. Occur in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors.
Produced by Pinctada fucata (Akoya pearl oyster)
- Bead and non-bead cultures
- Environment: Saltwater
- Colors: White or cream, some with hints of pink or green
- Size: Generally between 3-7mm but can occasionally reach 9-10mm
Freshwater
Hyriopsis cumingii, or hybrid
- Bead and non-bead cultured
- Environment: Freshwater. Usually cultured in lakes and ponds. Occur in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors.
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