This item features genuine South Sea and freshwater cultured pearls. Pictures and description are of the actual item. What you see is what you will receive. Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls and South Sea cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 10X11MM - 11X13MM. Shape: Oval. Body Color: All natural colors. South Sea gold pearls and freshwater white, pink and lavender. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: South Sea and China. Length: 18-inch (Princess). Measurement including the clasp. Clasp: 14K Gold two tone 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. Our South Sea pearls are graded using the standards established by The South Sea Pearl Consortium, the trade association of South Sea Pearl farmers and distributors.
