Gorgeous 100% authentic excellent quality Tahitian black pearl turtle pendant in 925 sterling silver
•Pearl: 100% authentic top quality AB grade (Please refer to the below A-D pearl grading system for details.) Tahitian black pearl •Pearl measurement: approx. 10mm in diameter •Pearl shape: round •Luster: high •Pearl color: all natural black with green overtone (not dyed or treated) •Nacre: greater than 0.8mm required by Tahiti law •Metal: 925 sterling silver at 0.70 grams •Pendant measurements: 17mm (2/3") L
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 surface.
Note 1: Some sellers use AAA, AA, A grading system which is used more commonly on Akoya and fresh water pearls. It is not a typical grading system for Tahitian and south sea pearls.