Lustrous, Rich Natural Multi Color Tahitian Cultured Pearls 12-14mm, 20" Finished Strand. These are amazing colors: ALL NATURAL: Peacock, Aubergine, Lavender, Pistachio, Green, Blue, & Pastels… This is what makes Tahitian Cultured Pearls so unique & this is why GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has officially named these gems from the sea: South Sea Cultured Tahitian Pearls. & not “black pearl " because they are anything but black… Also its size makes this strand truly unique. The average Tahitian cultured pearl is 9mm. To obtain cultured pearls that range in sizes 12-14mm requires patience & years of labor. in addition, cultured pearls that size are not usually that colorful. The oyster get tired & start producing les nacre. STRAND AVAILABLE either finished with 925 Silver Rhodium plated Clasp OR 18k Gold 925 Silver plated Clasp. You will not be able to wear this as a necklace without first getting it finished with a clasp. Upon purchase, please select which clasp finish you would like this piece to arrive with. Pearl Type: Tahitian Cultured Pearl Size: 12-14mm Pearl Color: Multi Color Pearl Shape: Near-Round Pearl Treatment: No Treatment Pearl Origin: Gambier, French Polynesia Metal Type: 925 Silver with Rhodium plating OR 18k Gold 925 Silver plating (1 micron gold plating) Length: 20” Finished Manufactured in Kailua, Hawaii. Returns Accepted within 30 days. Items with tags removed are Non-Returnable. Pearl Color Disclosure: Please be aware that the natural color of pearls varies, & coloring of the item received may vary due to this natural variation in pearl color & difference in screen color calibration. All of our pearls are untreated & coloring is 100% natural. Authenticity Disclosure: Buyers beware! It is easy to be misled by words & prices when it comes to buying Pearls. There is an overabundance of Chinese Freshwater Pearls on the market. Many of which have been dyed or irradiated to imitate the natural coloring of Tahitian or South Sea Cultured Pearls. There is nothing wrong with Freshwater Pearls, except in the case when the consumer thinks they are buying authentic Tahitian or South Sea Cultured Pearls, while in fact purchasing undisclosed treated Freshwater Pearls. Freshwater Pearls come naturally in cream, off white, pink, mauve, & lavender, but never in the Tahitian or Golden South Sea Pearl color range. When encountering the word “genuine” beware! The Jewelers Vigilance Committee, & other American consumer groups, recognize the word genuine only when it applies to naturally formed pearls: pearls found in shells without human intervention. “Authentic” is the word to be used when it comes to cultured Pearls. So, when a seller has blasted the word genuine all over their site, you know their intent, knowledge, or research is left to question. Shell Pearls & Shell beads. Don’t get confused! in the US, they can’t legally use the word pearl, except when the word “imitation” is used in conjunction. Pearl is only used for the
