This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 8.5X12MM. Shape: Tear Drop Shaped. Body Color: White. to creamy white. Overtone: Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earring measurement: 0.34" wide, 1.07" long. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. Heart style. Post and butterfly back. Gem Information: Diamond. Total diamond weight is 0.10 carat. Diamond quality is G-H color, SI1-I1 clarity.
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.