This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA to AA+ grade. Size: 12-14MM. Shape: Coin shape -- flat round. Body Color: White pearls are natural color. Black pearls are treated color, but will not fade away. Overtone: Peacock. Luster: High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Continual rope style, 53" long, no clasp. Earrings meatured 1.8" long. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. Earring settings are secura clip leverbacks.
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.