6 x 6.5mm AA Quality 36 Inch Cultured Pearl Necklace
6 x 6.5mm - Generally for older teens, 16 to 18 years. This size more or
less follows the same guidelines as for 5.5 x 6mm (above), except that it is
generally bought for older girls who are closer to their adult height. This fine
quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and
luster. This strand is an AA quality, the third 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 AAA grade
are more valueable than the AA grade. This neckalce comes standard length at 16
inches long. All the pearls are over 6 millimeters and under 6.5 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 graduation gift, 6mm x 6.5mm sized pearls are
ideal for young women. 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 AA. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher
luster, please choose AAA. 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 |
High (AA) |
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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