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Each pair ships in a presentation case with our certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are Akoya pearls so lustrous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cold winters in Japan slow nacre deposition, producing tighter, denser nacre layers. This is why Akoya pearls have the highest mirror-luster of any cultured pearl. \u003cem\u003ePinctada fucata\u003c\/em\u003e takes 10-18 months to produce a harvestable pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Hanadama Akoya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanadama is the highest grade of Akoya — only 1-3% of harvest qualifies. Surface 95%+ clean, mirror luster, near-round to round, uniform overtone. Authentic Hanadama comes with PSL (Pearl Science Lab) certification from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you match pearl earring pairs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pair is hand-selected and matched on four axes: size (within 0.25mm), shape (round\/near-round\/drop matched to identical category), color overtone (must read identically in indoor and daylight), and luster grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We ship worldwide with insured tracked delivery. Free shipping on orders over $150 USD. 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