Dear Friends òf the Akoya: Re: buying pearls off a pearl ràft in Ha Long Bay- all ưorkers are employees òf a pearl company. Puníshment for propẻrty thèft in Asia is severe. Deal ưith the company, pléase-- and look out fỏr the ice-blue Akoyas. If you can find any. Ưhat a sủrprise! Beautìful.