Authentic South Sea White Pearl & Tahitian Black Pearl Lever Back Dangle Earrings

Gorgeous 100% authentic fine quality round Australian South Sea white pearl & Tahitian black pearl lever back earrings.

• Pearl: 100% authentic fine quality B grade round Australian South Sea white pearls and Tahitian black pearls (see the below description of the grading system)
• Pearl shape: round to slightly off round
• Pearl measurement: variable
1. 8-9mm in diameter
2. 9-10 mm in diameter
• Perl color:
1. South Sea pearl: all natural white with cream overtone (not dyed or treated)
2. Tahitian pearl: all natural black with green overtone (not dyed or treated)
• Surface: some visible surface dings and natural blemishes
• Luster: high
• Bead: 5mm corrugated roundel beads
• Metal: variable: 14K yellow gold; 14/20 gold filled; 925 sterling silver
• Earring measurement: 45mm (1.77") in length

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: 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.

Actual pearls may vary in size, color and shape.