This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls. Pictures and description are of the actual item. What you see is what you will receive. Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 4MM to 8MM. Shape: Round. to near round. Body Color: Silver gray. Treated color, but color will not fade away. Overtone: Gray. Luster: Medium to High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 16.5". Measurement includes the clasp. No knots between each pearl in order to show better of the graduated look. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Filigree fishhook clasp.
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.