Top Quality 10-11mm Round Tahitian Black Pearl Hook Earrings in Gold or Silver

Absolutely gorgeous 100% authentic Tahitian round black pearl hook earrings

Pearl: 100% authentic top quality A grade (Please refer to the below pearl A-D grading system for details.) Tahitian black Pearl
Pearl shape: round
Pearl measurement: 10-11mm in diameter
Luster: high
Color: all natural black with possible green or silver overtone (not treated or dyed)
Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law
Metal: variable (14K white or yellow gold, 18K white or yellow gold; 925 sterling silver)
Metal weight: 14K gold: 2.52g; 18K gold: 2.90g; sterling silver: 2.06g
Earring measurement: 1 1/4" (31.5 mm) in length

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 Southsea pearls.

Note 2: Actual pearls may vary in size, color and shape.

Note 3: Weights are approximate.

Note 4: There is a 7 business day lead time for 18K versions.