Hanadama Questions

Q: I have been doing some pearls research and have a few questions about the Hanadama pearls you sell.
1. Do you sell strands in a pearl size smaller than 7.5-8.0 mm?
2. Are there future plans to sell strands less than 18" in length? Is there a stringing technique that will allow the strand to be warn as either 16" or 18"?
3. Do you sell Hanadama studs to match? If not do you recommend purchasing the best quality Akoya?

A: The classification of Hanadama is designated only by the Pearl Science Laboratory in Japan. The certificates are issued for 18” strands only, not loose pearls.

When you purchase a Hanadama strand, they are not yet strung so that you may select the clasp you prefer. At that time we also have the option of removing pearls to create a strand that is shorter than the standard 18”. By including those additional loose pearls off the strand, with your package, the original Hanadama certification is still valid for the strand. It is possible to string the strand at 16” and use a clasp with a chain extender so you have the option of length. It is also possible to use mystery clasps to create a 2” piece which can be inserted into the back of the strand for a continuous length of pearls.

The loose pearls removed from the strand can either be included in the package with the finished strand or two of those pearls can be made into dangle style earrings. The earrings must be dangles since the pearls are already full-drilled and as such, cannot be made into a stud style. If you are interested in a stud style earring, you can order the AAA quality pearls and we will match them to the strand. While the earrings would not be certified hanadama grade, we can select the same quality from inventory to match the strand.

An important update to Hanadama pearls.