This item features genuine cultured pearl. Pearl Information:/B>Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 8 to 8.5MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Origin: Japan. Length: 18-inch (Princess). Lariat style. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. 0.60MM box chain. Gem Information: Diamonds weight 0.15 carat. Pendant and Chain totally weight 4 grams.
For cultured pearls, we use cultured pearl value factor standards provided by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and The Guide for Grading Akoya Cultured Pearls by Gemworld International, Inc. We use G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set to actually compare with the pearls we grade. The G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set is developed by Gemworld International, Inc. and International Cultured Pearls of The Orient, Inc. for G.I.A. and exclusively provided by G.I.A.