This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: The pearls are 3.8MM to 6MM. Shape: Button Shaped. Body Color: Treated gray color. Luster: Medium. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earring Measurements: 0.48" wide, 1.2" long. Metal: Sterling Silver. Earrings weight total 4.5 grams.
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.