This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 6 to 6.5MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Japan. Length: 20-inch (Matinee). Clasp: 18K Yellow Gold. XO style double sided safety clasp. 18K White XO gold clasp available upon request. Please write your request on "comments" section when you check out or email us before placing order.
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.
