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.

 

[KarinK]

These days you may well find a not certified pearl of better quality than one with a certification.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

These days you may well find a not certified pearl of better quality than one with a certification.

True. Although I'm sure any Handamas sold by PP are actually Hanadama grade. This may or may not be true of other sellers.

Read this, about what has happened with Pearl Science Lab certificates:

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Thread 'GIA adds Hanadama Quality Indicator to Certificates'

Sep 13, 2023

See the under link.
https://www.gia.edu/gia-news-press/...comment-added-to-pearl-classification-reports

• Hyun-Yoon Yoon
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• Forum: Akoya Pearls

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