Absolutely elegant and beautiful 100% authentic Tahitian black pearl pendant
Pearl: top quality 100% authentic A grade (Please refer to the A-D Tahitian or South Sea pearl grading system for details) cultured Tahitian black pearl Pearl size: 10-11mm in diameter Luster: high Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law Color: all natural black (not dyed or treated) Surface: possible natural lines and imperfection Metal: 925 sterling silver Pendant measurement: 17mm including the pearl Bail opening measurement: 4X2mm
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: Chain sold separately. Actual pearl may vary slightly.