Beautiful 100% authentic top quality Tahitian black pearl pendant in sterling silver
•Pearl: 100% authentic top quality A grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details) Tahitian black pearl •Pearl measurement: approx. 9-9.5mm in diameter •Luster: excellent •Color: all natural black with green overtone (not dyed or treated, color may vary from pearl to pearl) •Shape: round to slightly off round •Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law •Metal: 925 sterling silver •Pendant measurement: 1 1/4" (32mm) in length including the bail
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 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.