This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AAA grade. Double strands. Size: 5.5 to 6MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Japan. Length: 8-inch. 0.48 inch wide. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold. Filigree round double strand two sides clasp.
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.