Single Hanadama Pearl: not a thing?

[tinyquestion2015]

I’ve became obsessed with the idea of a single Hanadama in a pendant. Have become convinced that “it’s the best of the best, the difference will be worth it & noticeable even in a pendant”.

Come to find out you can’t buy a single GIA Hanadama, they only come in pairs?! First of all: Cue heartbreak moment for me (dramatic, yes). Second of all: Why? Why are earrings Hanadama worthy but not pendants? My understanding is: the price GIA charges for a Hanadama certification is worth it for a vendor to pass along in a pair purchase but not a single purchase, is that correct?

So talk some sense into me, be my pearl therapist
I don’t need a Hanadama for a pendant, right? I can be very happy with a Pearl Paradise AAA Akoya pendant, right? I definitely DON’T “need” to buy an earring set of Hanadamas and have them made into 2 pendants (one for me now, & one to hold onto for 10 years for my currently 6 year old daughter…I think it’s a fantastic idea, husband won’t agree), right?

Anyways that’s my Hanadama vent, thanks for reading/advising.

 

[Amoreperla]

I think if you make an appointment with pearl paradise they will show you wonderful single pearls that you will very happy with. You don’t need to buy a set ( unless you want earrings…. I love earrings.. ) your daughter may want something very different in her choice of pearls in the future. My mom and I have very different taste in pearls.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

My understanding is that Hanadama certification is only available for pairs and strands. But what is a Hanadama but a AAA that has met certain minimum standards? So just contact PP and ask for the best AAA akoya pearl for a pendant within your budget.

 

[tinyquestion2015]

I think if you make an appointment with pearl paradise they will show you wonderful single pearls that you will very happy with. You don’t need to buy a set ( unless you want earrings…. I love earrings.. ) your daughter may want something very different in her choice of pearls in the future. My mom and I have very different taste in pearls.

Sorry, should have included that I did have an appointment with PP where we did pick a nice AAA and I’m still thinking “what about a Hanadama?”
It seems you DO need to buy a set if you want a Hanadama. But currently trying to get more info on whether a single is possible or not.

 

[pattye]

Pearl Paradise may be able to show you a single Akoya pearl that has high, high luster and "perfection" equal to or even better than Hanadama quality.
Hanadama is just a certification. PP can show you how they compare.