The quality is based on the luster and the surface.
The size of this pearl is from 8 to 16 mm .Pearls are classified by shapes
Round/semi round, semi baroque ( like the drops), circled (with rings), baroque. |
Classification |
Description |
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A |
Beautiful luster , with imperfections on less than 10 % of the surface
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2 % |
B |
Good luster , with imperfections over 30 % of the surface at the most.
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8 % |
C |
Medium luster , with imperfections over 60 % of the surface at the most.
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53 % |
D |
Poor luster, with imperfections on more than 60% of the surface or with deep flaws over 60 % of the surface at the most.
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37 % |
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Round and
Semi Round |
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Circled |
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Semi Baroques |
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Baroques |
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Keshis pearls are accidental byproduct of the pearl culturing process.
They are composed of pure mother of pearl without nucleus. |
Mabe (blister Pearls) are grown around a core
cemented to the inside of the shell, then cut from the shell. |
Pearls are legally ( government deliberation n 2001-88APF from July 12th 2001 ) classified by shape (4 categories) and quality (ABCD). For more information please go to : www.perlesdetahiti.net
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