This item features genuine freshwater cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Freshwater cultured pearls. Size: 10X16MM. Shape: Oval. Body Color: Creamy White. Luster: Medium. Surface: Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Very Thick. Matching: Good Match. Origin: China. Length: Earring Measurements: 1.7" long, 0.42" wide. Setting: Sterling Silver. French wires. Gem Information: White crystals set on pearl. A blue agate bead on the top of the pearl.
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.