This item features genuine cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 12X18MM. Shape: Baroque. Body Color: White. Overtone: Silver and pink. Luster: Very High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 8-inch. Hand knotted between each pearl. Setting: Sterling Silver. Large designer's 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.