This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls and mozambique garnets.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearl. AA+ grade. Size: 8 to 8.5MM. Shape: Off round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Creamy. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Gemstone: 6X6X6MM Mozambique Garnet. Setting: Textured Sterling silver with 14K yellow gold accent. Total weight 26.5 grams. Length: 7".
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.