Gorgeous 100% authentic black Tahitian pearl necklace made with 14K solid white gold box chain.
- Pearl: top quality A grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details.) 100% authentic Tahitian black pearl
- Pearl measurement: approx. 9-10mm diameter
- Color: all natural black (not dyed or treated)
- Shape: round
- Luster: high
- Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law
- Chain: 0.55mm box chain
- Chain length: variable: 16" (0.97g) or 18" (1.07g)
- Metal: 14K solid white gold
- Clasp: Spring ring
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 pearl may vary slightly.