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Akoya
Basic Akoya Pearl Stud "AA" Quality
Basic Akoya Pearl Stud "AAA" Quality
Basic Akoya Pearl Stud with Diamonds "AA" Quality
Basic Akoya Pearl Stud with Diamonds "AAA" Quality
Grading Guide
A
Good luster
Light blemishing
Near-round to semi-round shape
Moderate to good matching of pearls within a strand or stud pair
AA
Very good luster
Mostly clean surface - very lightly blemished
Near-round to the eye
Good matching of pearls within a strand or earring pair
AAA
High luster with good reflection and depth
Clean surface
Round to the eye
Excellent matching of pearls within a strand or earring pair
GEM
Highest grade of Freshwater pearls available
Highest luster with visible iridescence and depth
Virtually flawless surface
Perfectly round to the eye
Excellent matching of pearls within a strand or earring pair
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