This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearlsPearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 9.8MM. Shape: Button Shaped. Body Color: Natural golden color with metallic/purple overtone. Luster: Very High. Surface: Clean. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Origin: China. Length: Pendant Measurement: 1" wide, 1.9" long. Chain Measurement: double strands, 18" long with a lobster claw clasp. Setting: Sterling Silver. Total 19 grams.
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.