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. Total 21 pearls. Size: 14MM - 20MM. Shape: flat baroque. Color: White with silver and light pink overtones. Luster: Very High. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Finished necklace is 17.5" long including the clasp. Hand knotted between each pearl. Clasp: Sterling silver ball shape clasp.
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.
