Recently, I was browsing on Etsy.com, thinking “I wonder if there are any beautiful Akoya pearls somewhere?” Then I came across a listing for an “Akoya freshwater pearl necklace.” I was confused by the conflicting terms “Akoya” and “freshwater.” However, since it’s common to encounter misleading product names, I decided to take a closer look … Continue reading Akoya Freshwater Pearls” Don’t Exist! Beware of Misleading Pearl Labels