This item features genuine garnet and freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: The gray pearls are 3.8MM, the black pearls are 8MM. Shape: The gray pearls are buttom shape, the black pearls are round. Body Color: The gray and black color is treated but will not fade away. Luster: Medium to High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earring Measurements: 0.4" wide, 1.8" long. Metal: Sterling Silver. Earrings weight total 6.5 grams. Gem Information: Genuien deep red garnet stones.
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.