This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls. Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 13MM. Shape: Coin shape. Body Color: Black. Treated color. But color will not fade away. Luster: High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earrings Measurements: 0.53" wide, 3.2" long. Setting: Sterling Silver.
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.