This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearl.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. AAA grade. Size: 8.5 to 9MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Silver Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Origin: Japan. Length: Pendant Measurements: 0.37" wide, 0.65" long. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. Gem Information: 6MM Reddish brown Carnelian Cabochon.
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.