This item features genuine Akoya cultured pearls in AAA grade. Pearl Oasis is one of a select few pearl jewelry retailers to offer best quality Japanese akoya cultured pearl necklaces with the Japanese Pearl Exporters' Association tag (The Blue Tag) that certifies the pearls have passed the Cultured Pearl Quality Standards of Japan.

Pearl Information: Pearl Type: Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Size: 7.5 to 8MM Shape: Round. Body Color: White. Overtone: Light Pink. Luster: Very High. Surface: Very Slightly Blemished. to very, very slightly blemished. Nacre Thickness: Thick. Matching: Very Good Match. Origin: Japan. Necklace Length: 18" long. Clasp: 14K Yellow Gold Designer's Fishhook Clasp. (Please email us if you need a white gold clasp.)

For Akoya pearls, we use the cultured pearl grading standards by GIA.