This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 8 to 8.5MM. Shape: Off-Round. Body Color: Treated golden color, color will not fade away. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 16-inch (Choker). 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.