There is no public grading of pearls so far. Recently some stores and catalog house are using "HANADAMA" grading. According to them, "HANADAMA" is gem grade and there is certification.
We have been pearl dealer for 3 generation and our definition of "HANADAMA" is very rare. There were not much quantity when condition of pearl farm was good as 20 to 30 years ago.
The quality of real "HANADAMA" is like metallic deep purple color and luster is excellent. Of course shape and smoothness are important, however I notice that luster is most important part of Akoya pearls.
Unfortunately condition of pearl farm has not been good recent years, and I don't see real "HANADAMA" for long time.
Actually recent "HANADAMA" grading is not real "HANADAMA". So basically we don't get certification of "HANADAMA" grading for our sales.
It is sad things that many pearl dealers are selling "HANADAMA" grading pearl which is not real "HANADAMA".
I believe that real "HANADAMA" is dream of Akoya pearl and we should not forget about it.
It is the culture and history of Akoya pearl and we have to keep making for the future.
We have been pearl dealer for 3 generation and our definition of "HANADAMA" is very rare. There were not much quantity when condition of pearl farm was good as 20 to 30 years ago.
The quality of real "HANADAMA" is like metallic deep purple color and luster is excellent. Of course shape and smoothness are important, however I notice that luster is most important part of Akoya pearls.
Unfortunately condition of pearl farm has not been good recent years, and I don't see real "HANADAMA" for long time.
Actually recent "HANADAMA" grading is not real "HANADAMA". So basically we don't get certification of "HANADAMA" grading for our sales.
It is sad things that many pearl dealers are selling "HANADAMA" grading pearl which is not real "HANADAMA".
I believe that real "HANADAMA" is dream of Akoya pearl and we should not forget about it.
It is the culture and history of Akoya pearl and we have to keep making for the future.
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