This item features genuine black onyx and freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: The pearl is 5X7MM. Shape: Black, treated color, will not fade away. Luster: Medium to High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earring Measurements: 0.48" wide, 1.3" long. metal: Sterling Silver. Earrings weight total 4 grams. Gem Information: 6MM 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.