This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA+ Grade. Size: 5.5 to 6MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Length: Earrings are 0.60" wide, 1.28" long. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. Dangle earrings with post and butterfly back. Earrings weight 6.6 grams. Gem Information: Diamond. total weight 0.10 carat.
For Akoya 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.