This item features genuine cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Freshwater pearls. AA+ Grade. Size: 6.5 to 7MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Creamy. Luster: Medium to High. Surface: Clean. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Pendant is 0.97" long and 0.73" wide. It fits up to 2MM wide chain. Chain is NOT included. You may order one from www.pearloasis.com "Clasps & Gold Chains" section. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. Gem Information: Diamond. 0.05 Carat.
For cultured pearls, we use cultured pearl value factor standards provided by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and The Guide for Grading Akoya Cultured Pearls by Gemworld International, Inc. We use G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set to actually compare with the pearls we grade. The G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set is developed by Gemworld International, Inc. and International Cultured Pearls of The Orient, Inc. for G.I.A. and exclusively provided by G.I.A.