This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 9.5-10.5MM. Shape: Round to near round. Body Color: Multi colors from white, gray, green to black. White is natural color. All others are treated colors, but will not fade away. Luster: High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 22 inches long including the clasp. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Sea shell clasp with safety lock.
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.