This item features a genuine Japanese cultured pearl. The pendant is an enhancer. It can be clipped on a pearl necklace or an omega chain up to 6MM wide. Pearl necklace is NOT included.
Pearl Information:Type: Salt water cultured Mabe pearl. AA+ Grade. Size: 14.2MM. Shape: Dome shape, flat bottom. Body Color: White. Overtone: Gray and light pink. Luster: Very High. Surface: Surface is not very smooth. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Origin: Japan. Size: Pendant measures 0.72" wide, 1.07" long. Pendant weights 4.1 grams. Setting: 14K White Gold. Pearl necklace is NOT included.
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.