This item features genuine cultured pearls.Pearl Information:
Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. AA+ grade. Size: 5.5 to 6MM. Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: High to Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Japan.
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.