This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 7 to 7.5MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Medium to Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Double strand 17" and 18". Clasp: 14K Gold Heart Clasp. You have choice of white gold or yellow gold.
For Akoya 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.
