This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 6.5 to 7MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: Very dark black. Treated permenant color. Luster: High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Medium to thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Length: 8-inch. Measurement includes the clasp. Clasp: 14K White Gold. Filigree fishhook 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.
