This item features genuine cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 6.5X8MM. Shape: Oval. Body Color: Natural pink color. Color of each pair may vary. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Size: Hoop earrings are 2MM wide, 0.64" wide circle, with the pearl charm is 1" long. Setting: 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.
