This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls and Mother of Pearl carvings.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 5.5 to 6MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Medium. Matching: Very Good Match. Size: Earring Measurements: 0.93" wide, 1.97" long including the leverbacks. Setting: 14K Yellow Gold. Gem Information: Mother Of Pearl carvings, 23.6MM. Tree of life style.
For Akoya 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.