This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 7MM. Shape: Keishi shape -- natural free form. Body Color: Special treated color -- dark brown and dark lavender. Luster: High. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Four strand, 18" long necklace. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold.
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.
