12-13mm Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant in 14K Gold, 925 Sterling Silver or Platinum

Gorgeous 100% authentic Tahitian black pearl pendant in 14K white gold or 925 sterling silver.

Pearl: 100% authentic fine quality B grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details) Tahitian black pearl
Shape: slightly off round, short oval, or slight tear drop
pearl measurement: 12-13mm in diameter
Luster: high
Color: all natural black with possible green and silver overtone (not dyed or treated)
Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law
Surface: some minor lines and natural imperfection
Metal: variable: 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, platinum 950 or 925 sterling silver
Pendant measurement: approx.: 4/5" (20mm) including the pearl

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: Actual pearl may vary slightly. Chain sold separately.

Note 3. There is a 5 business day lead time for the platinum version.