Beautiful 100% authentic top quality Tahitian black pearl pendant in 925 sterling silver
•Pearl: 100% authentic top quality B grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details) Tahitian black pearl •Pearl shape: round to slightly tear drop •Pearl measurement: 13-14mm in diameter •Luster: high •Color: all natural black with possible green and silver overtones (not dyed or treated) •Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law •Pearl surface: some minor natural imperfection (B grade) •Metal: 925 sterling silver at 1.90 grams •Stone: 52 pieces of sparkling CZs •Pendant measurement: 25mm (L) X 15mm (W)
The A-D Pearl Grading 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 the surface.
Note 1: Some sellers use AAA, AA, A grading systems which is used more commonly on Akoya and fresh water pearls. It is not a typical grading system for Tahitian and south sea pearls.
Note 2: Chain sold separately. Actual pearl may vary slightly.