8.5–9mm AA+ Akoya Pearl Necklace, 18 in, 14K White Gold
White Akoya pearls · 14K white gold · 18-inch strand
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What you're buying
- Pearl type: Akoya cultured pearl
- Origin: Japan
- AKWAYA seller grade: AA+ How grading works
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Use the product specifications below as the item-specific reference for this piece.
About This Piece
This 18-inch necklace features 8.5–9mm round white Akoya cultured pearls with high luster, very light surface blemishing and very good matching. The strand is knotted on silk and closes with a 14K white gold bead clasp. AA+ is AKWAYA's current seller grade. Compare the bead-clasp design, listed pearl size and individual quality attributes when choosing among Akoya strands.
Pearl & Jewelry Details
- Jewelry type
- Necklace
- Pearl type
- Akoya cultured pearl
- Pearl size
- 8.5–9.0 mm
- AKWAYA seller grade
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AA+
What does AA+ mean?
AA+ is an AKWAYA seller-specific pearl grade. Pearl letter grades are not governed by one universal retail standard and can vary between sellers.
AKWAYA evaluates cultured pearls using type-appropriate criteria including luster, surface quality, shape and matching.
View AKWAYA Pearl Grading Methodology - Pearl shape
- Round
- Luster
- High
- Pearl color
- White
- Surface
- Very Lightly Blemished
- Matching
- Very Good
- Pearl origin
- Japan
- Metal
- 14K Gold
- Clasp
- Bead Clasp
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