Gorgeous 100% authentic tear drop Tahitian black pendant set in 14K white gold
•Pearl: 100% authentic top quality A grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for Tahitian pearls for details) Tahitian black pearl •Pearl shape: baroque •Pearl measurement: 12-13mm in diameter, 15-17mm in length •Luster: high •Color: all natural black with beautiful peacock green overtone (not dyed or treated) •Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by local law •Surface: very smooth with possible minor lines or natural imperfection •Metal: 14K solid white gold •Pendant measurement: 25mm (L) including the pearl
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.
Chain sold separately. Actual pearl may vary slightly.