This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls. Pictures and description are of the actual item. What you see is what you will receive. Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 5.5 to 6MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Medium. Matching: Very Good Match. Length: Triple strands from 16", 17" to 18". Measurement includes the clasp. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Designer's tri strand ruby pearl clasp. Gem Information: Genuine rubies, total 0.06 carat.
For Akoya 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.