This item features genuine cultured pearls. Pearl Information:Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 7.5 to 8MM Shape: Round. Body Color: Natural silver gray. Overtone: Gray. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 8-inch. Clasp: 14K White Gold filigree double sided fishhook safety clasp.
For Akoya pearls, we use cultured pearl value factor standards provided by Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and The Guide for Grading Akoya Cultured Pearls by Gemworld International, Inc. We use G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set to actually compare with the pearls we grade. The G.I.A. Gem Pearl Master Comparison Set is developed by Gemworld International, Inc. and International Cultured Pearls of The Orient, Inc. for G.I.A. and exclusively provided by G.I.A.
