This item features genuine garnet and freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Faceted polish. Size: The pearls are 5X8MM. Shape: White. Luster: High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earring Measurements: 0.67" wide, 1.7" long. Metal: Sterling Silver. Earrings weight total 8 grams. Gem Information: 8MM Genuien deep red garnet stones.
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.