This is an old theme. If you think so when you look this topic, maybe you are wrong. Although we have already read a lot of articles about choosing pearl necklace, there are still many ladies confused by the pearl quality. Now I will explain the capital points of pearl quality clearly.
There is a pearl grading system standard. Different types of pearls have different standard. So at the first you must inquire more deeply into the standards of the pearls you wanted.
Freshwater Pearls Grading
AAA: luster : Highest ; Blemish : 95% - 100% Free ; Smoothness : Very Good ;Nacre : Thick ;
AA+: luster : Very High ;Blemish : 90% - 95% Free ;Smoothness : Very Good ; Nacre : Thick ;
AA: luster : High ;Blemish : 75% - 90% Free ;Smoothness : Good ;Nacre : Medium to Thick ;
A+: luster : Good ;Blemish : Good ;Smoothness : Good ; Nacre : Thin to Medium ;
A: luster : Good ;Blemish : Good ;Smoothness : Good ;Nacre : Thin to Medium ;
Akoya Pearls Grading:
AAA: luster : Highest ; Blemish : 95% - 100% Free ; Smoothness : Very Good ; Nacre : Thick ;
AA+: luster : Very High ; Blemish : 90% - 95% Free ; Smoothness : Very Good ; Nacre : Thick ;
AA: luster : High ; Blemish : 75% - 90% Free ; Smoothness : Good ; Nacre : Medium to Thick ;
A+: luster : Good ; Blemish : Good ; Smoothness : Good ; Nacre : Thin to Medium ;
A: luster : Good ; Blemish : Good ; Smoothness : Good ; Nacre : Thin to Medium ;
South Sea Pearls Grading:
A: Flawless on at least 90% of pearls surface; Only 10% of pearls surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections ;Only a single deep inclusion allowable ;Pearl should drill or set clean to virtually clean Luster is very high
B: Flawless on at least 70% of pearls surface ;Only 30% of pearls surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections ;Only one or two deep inclusions allowable; Pearl should drill or set nearly clean; Luster is high to very high
C: Flawless on at least 40% of pearls surface; Up to 60% of pearls surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections; Deep inclusions are limited to 10% of pearls surface ;Luster is medium to very high
D: At least 60% of pearls surface will exhibit flaws ; Deep inclusions and/or white spots within inclusions on up to 20% of pearls surface ;Luster is poor to very high
Tahitian Pearls Grading:
A: Flawless on at least 90% of pearls surface; Only 10% of pearls surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections; Only a single deep inclusion allowable ; Pearl should drill or set clean to virtually clean; Luster is very high
B: Flawless on at least 70% of pearls surface; Only 30% of pearls surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections; Only one or two deep inclusions allowable; Pearl should drill or set nearly clean; Luster is high to very high
C: Flawless on at least 40% of pearls surface; Up to 60% of pearls surface may exhibit slight, concentrated imperfections; Deep inclusions are limited to 10% of pearls surface; Luster is medium to very high
D: At least 60% of pearls surface will exhibit flaws; Deep inclusions and/or white spots within inclusions on up to 20% of pearls surface; Luster is poor to very high
When you understand the standard of the pearls you wanted, you could go to buy the pearl necklace. No matter where you want to go to shopping(online or on the jewelry shop), you should check the pearls carefully. The professional pearls company provides free Certificate Appraisal completed by a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) graduated gemologist. Dont forget to check the certificate.
It's well-known to us that pearls of high quality should be cost a lot more than lower in quality. What you need is buy best pearls according to your budget.
