Gorgeous 100% authentic top quality Tahitian black pearl post earrings in 925 sterling silver with 18K yellow gold plating
- Pearl: 100% authentic top quality AB grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details) Tahitian black Pearls
- Pearl shape: round
- Pearl measurement: 8-9mm in diameter
- Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law
- Color: all natural black with possible green and silver overtones (not dyed or treated)
- Luster: high
- Metal: 925 sterling silver with 18K yellow gold plating at 3 grams/pair
- Stone: 42 round sparkling CZs
- Earring measurement: 16mm x 10mm
The A-D Pearl Grading System (The Tahitian Pearl 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 system which is used more commonly on fresh water and Akoya pearls. It is not a typical grading system for Tahitian and South Sea pearls.
Note 2:Actual pearls may vary slightly.