Beautiful 100% authentic top quality Tahitian black pearl pendant in 14K solid yellow gold
Pearl: 100% authentic top quality A grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for d etails.) Tahitian black pearl Pearl measurement: 11-12mm in diameter Pearl shape: round Luster: high Pearl color: all natural black with possible green and silver overtones (not dyed or treated) Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law Metal: 14K solid yellow gold at 0.90 gram Pendant measurements: 1" (L)
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.