Gorgeous 100% authentic excellent quality Tahitian black pearl turtle pendant in 925 sterling silver
- Pearl: 100% authentic top quality AB grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details.) Tahitian black pearl
- Pearl measurement: approx. 10mm in diameter
- Pearl shape: round
- Luster: high
- Pearl color: all natural black withgreenovertone (not dyed or treated)
- Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law
- Metal: 925 sterling silver at 0.70 grams
- Pendant measurements: 17mm (2/3") L
The A-D Pearl Grading System
- A: Highest-quality pearl, very high luster and only minor imperfections over less than 10% of its surface.
- B: High or medium luster. Surface may have some visible imperfections over no more than 30% of its surface area.
- C: Medium luster with surface defects over not more than 60% of the surface area.
- D: May have many slight defects over 60% of surface or deep defects over no more than 60% of surface.
Note 1: Some sellers use AAA, AA, A grading systems which is used more commonly on Akoya and fresh water pearls. It is not a typical grading system for Tahitian and south sea pearls.
Note 2:Actual pearl may vary slightly.