This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA to AA+ grade. Size: White pearls are 11-12MM and Black pearls are 13MM to 14MM. Shape: Coin shape -- flat round to near round. Body Color: White pearls are natural color. Peacock black pearls are treated color -- Strong green/red. Luster: High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Size: Earring measurement: 1.8" long from top of the leverback to the buttom of pearl. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold leverbacks.
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.
