This item features genuine Tahitian and freshwater cultured pearls. Pictures and description are of the actual item. What you see is what you will receive. Pearl Information:
Type: Tahitian pearls and freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 8.2MM to 9.6MM. Shape: Round to near round. Body Color: All natural colors from white, pink, lavender to dark gray, peacock green, and light golden. Luster: High to Very High. AA+ grade. Surface: Slight blemish. A to B grade. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Tahitian pearl is from Tahiti. Freshwater pearl is from China. Length: 8.25" long including the clasp. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Ball 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. For Tahitian pearls, we use The Guide for Grading Tahitian pearls provided by the Tahitian Government.
