This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls. Pictures and description are of the actual item. What you see is what you will receive. Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls are faceted. Pearls have facets cut into them in order to improve their appearance by allowing them to reflect light. Size: 6X8MM to 6X9MM. Shape: Oval. Body Color: Creamy White. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: China. Length: 18-inch (Princess). Clasp: Sterling Silver. The necklace has one spring ring clasp on each end. Pictures show the clasps holding the bail of the pendant. Or you can just hold the clasps together to wear the necklace without the pendant. Gem Information: The pendant has a 0.9" wide, 2.2" long natural Agate stone. The color is enhanced but will not fade. Pendant's setting is made of sterling steel.
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.
