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: Chocolate Brown Color -- Treated color but will not fade away. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 34" long. 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.