This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ to AAA grade. Size: 8 to 8.5MM. Shape: Near Round. Body Color: Multi colors from white, pink, peach to lavender. All natural colors. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 18-inch (Princess). Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Filigree fish hook clasp.
For Cultured pearls, we use the cultured pearl grading standards provided by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and The Guide for Grading Akoya Cultured Pearls by Gemworld International, Inc. We use the G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set to actually compare with the pearls we grade.