This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ to AAA grade. Size: 8 to 8.5MM. Shape: Round. to near round. Body Color: All natural colors from white, creamy white, pink, peach and lavender. Colors may vary from each strand. Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 34-inch (Opera). Hand knotted between each pearl. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Large fish hook filigree 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.