This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearl.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 11X14MM to 12X15MM. Shape: Baroque. Body Color: Chocolate Brown/red Color -- Treated color but will not fade away. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Origin: China. Length: 18-inch (Princess). Pearl freely slides on the chain, but can not take off from the chain. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. 0.50MM wide box chain with a lobster claw 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.