Beautiful and uniquely designed 100% authentic top quality Tahitian black pearl Tiki pendant in 925 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: 8.5-9mm 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: 925 sterling silver at 4.0 grams •Pendant measurements: 30mm (1.2") L X 10mm (0.40") W •Bail opening: 7.7mm X 3.1mm
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: Chain sold separately. The actual pearl may vary slightly.