This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearl.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA+ to AAA grade. Size: 6 to 6.5MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Length: Pendant is 0.525 inch wide, 0.76 inches long. Chain is NOT included. You may order one from our Gold Chain section. Setting: 14K 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.