Absolutely gorgeous 100% authentic Paspaley South Sea white pearl brooch in 14K solid white gold
- Pearl: 100% authentic top quality AB grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details.) Paspaley South Sea white pearl
- Pearl shape: Round (from the top) and slightly off round (from the side)
- Pearl measurement: 12-13mm in diameter
- Luster: high
- Color: white with slight sivler overtone
- Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by local law
- Metal: 14K solid white gold at 6.19 grams
- Brooch Measurements: 53mm (W) X 12mm (H)
The A-D Pearl Grading System (The Tahitian and 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 Southsea pearls.
