Absolutely gorgeous 100% authentic Tahitian black pearl ring
- Pearl: 100% authentic top quality A grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details) Tahitian black pearl
- Pearl shape: round
- Pearl measurement: 12-13mm in diameter
- Luster: high Color: all natural black with possible green or silver overtone (not dyed or treated)
- Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law
- Surface: smooth with possible minor imperfections
- Metal: variable: 14K solid yellow, 14K white gold, 925 sterling silver
- Metal weight: gold: approx: 10.9g; silver: approx. 8.79g
- Size: variable: 14K white gold: 6; 14K yellow gold: 7; sterling silver: 7 (Other sized available for a small resizing fee)
The A-D Pearl Grading System (The Tahitian & South Sea 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: All weights are approximate. Actual pearl may vary slightly.
Note 3: This product requires a 7 business day lead time.