This item features genuine cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA+ Grade Size: 5-5.5MM Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Gray. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Pearls are from China. Pendant is from Italy. Length: Necklace is 16" long necklace with filigree fishhook clasp. Pendant is 0.60" wide, 1.43" long. Setting: 14K White Gold. Gem Information: Diamond. on pendant weight 0.03 carat.
For Akoya 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.