This item features genuine cultured pearl. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA to AA+ Grade. Size: 7 to 7.5MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: Medium to High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Origin: Hong Kong. Length: Pendant is 0.90" long. It fits up to 1MM wide chain. Chain is NOT included. You may order one from www.pearloasis.com "Clasps & Gold Chains" section. Setting: 14K White Gold. Gem Information: Diamond. 0.03 Carat.
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.