This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls. We can alter the length per your request (price will vary). Please contact us before placing your order. Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA grade. Size: Akoya pearls are 6-6.5MM. Pearl on the center piece is 8-8.5MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. to creamy white. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Length: 16-inch (Choker). Necklace is 16" long, center piece is 0.80" wide, 0.55" high. Pendant can not take off from the necklace. Hand knotted between each pearl. Setting: 14K Yellow or White Gold. Diamond Information: Diamond center piece has total 0.14 Carat diamonds. Diamond quality is G-I color, SI1-I1 clarity.
For Akoya 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.
