6.5 X 7mm AA Quality 17 Inch Cultured Pearl Necklace

6.5 x 7mm - Generally for older teens, 18 years. This size is definitely for older teens and is extremely popular for high school graduations and 18th birthdays. 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 6.5 millimeters and under 7 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, 6.5mm x 7mm sized pearls are ideal for young women aged 18 to 22 years old. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 14K 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)  Luster High (AA)   FACE="Times New Roman">Bodycolor White Shape All Round Overtone(s) Silver or Rosé Surface Very Clean/clean Nacre Very Thick   FACE="Times New Roman">Matching 90%  Clasp 14K Gold  Length 16 inches  Oyster Akoya  Origin Japan  Waters Saltwater  Stringing Hand Knotted on Silk Thread