This item features genuine Japanese Akoya cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 9-9.5MM. AAA Grade. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. or light gray. Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. to Clean. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Japan. Setting: 18K Yellow Gold. Heavy built posts and butterfly backs.
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.
