5.5 x 6mm A+ Quality 24 Inch Cultured Pearl Necklace
5.5 x 6mm - Generally for young teens, 12 to 16 years. This is our
smallest-diameter pearl readily available for stringing. It is usually bought
for young teens but may also be appropriate for an extremely petite woman or if
she specifically requested this size. It is very popular for teenagers for
Christmas, birthdays, and school-related and coming-of-age occasions, especially
confirmations, Bat Mitzvahs and sweet sixteens. This fine quality pearl strand
contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an
A quality, the second grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The
better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like
quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of
the pearl. Higher luster pearls with an AA grade are more valueable than the A+
grade. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are
over 5.5 millimeters and under 6 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the
saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the
cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A
great sweet sixteen gift or graduation gift, 5.5mm x 6mm sized pearls are ideal
for young women aged 12 to 16 years old. This strand is 16 inches long and is
strung with silk and a 18K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in
the chart above under A. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl
strand with higher luster, please choose AA. If this is the strand for you,
please request silver or rosé overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the
links below.
STRAND DESCRIPTION (GIA PEARL GRADING SYSTEM)
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Luster |
Medium (A+) |
FACE="Times New Roman">Bodycolor |
White |
| Shape |
All Round |
| Overtone(s) |
Silver or Rosé |
| Surface |
Very Clean/Flawless |
| Nacre |
Very Thick |
FACE="Times New Roman">Matching |
90% |
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Clasp |
14K Gold |
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Length |
16 inches |
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Oyster |
Akoya |
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Origin |
Japan |
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Waters |
Saltwater |
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Stringing |
Hand Knotted on Silk
Thread |
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