This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 12X17MM. Shape: Tear Drop Shaped. Body Color: Chocolate brown. Treated permenent color. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 2.2" long. Setting: Sterling Silver.
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.
