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. AAA grade. Size: 9.2MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Japan. Length: Earring measurement: 0.36 inch wide, 1.0 inch long. Hoops are 1.85MM wide. Setting: 14K White Gold. Total weight of earrings is 4.6 grams.
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.