This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 8 to 8.5MM. Shape: Round. to near round. Body Color: Multi colors from white, pink, peach, lavender to gold, brown and black. Gold, brown and black colors are treated, but will not fade away. All other colors are natural colors. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 18-inch (Princess). Clasp: Gold filled fish hook clasp. There is no knot between each pearl. You may make a special order for knotting and change clasp to 14K gold for a fee. Please email us for details.
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.
