 | Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com! (In-Stock) Jewelry InformationMetal Stamp: 925-SterlingNecklace Length: 18 inchesClasp Type: Ball claspPearl InformationPearl Type: Freshwater-cultured pearlOrigin: ChinaShape: Off-roundSize: 9.5-10mmColor: WhiteLuster: HighSurface Markings and Blemishes: Lightly-blemishedUniformity: Fair-to-goodAbout Pearls:It takes years for a mollusk to produce a pearl. Most of the pearls on the market is cultured. Natural pearls are very rare. The value of a pearl depends on its size, shape, color, quality of surface, orient and luster. It can't be flawless because pearls are produced naturally in the body of mollusks. According to the shapes, sizes and colors, pearls can be used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc. Pearl jewelry is popular all around the world. Women of any age adore pearls for its elegance, glamour and pureness. Wearing pearl jewelry to attend a wedding / ball / concert is always decent.When talking about the quality grade of a pearl, the first "A" means the shape is round; the second "A" means the luster is high; the third "A" means there are few marks on the surface; the forth "A" means the pearls are almost in one size. "A1" is a level lower than "A". The more A it gets, the higher quality the pearl is.Some Tips for Maintaining Pearls:* Pearls need to "breathe", so you'd better wear them often. Do not seal them up when storing.* Wipe pearls with soft cloth. Never scratch its surface with hard things.* Keep pearls away from acidic or alkalescent materials, such as cosmetics, perfume, hairspray. * If pearls get wet, your should mop and air them. Or water gets into the tiny holes of the pearl will make it ferment.* Keep pearls away from dirty air. Do not wear them when making dinner, because cooking fume may distain them.* Check the strand periodically to avoid it breaking down over time. | | SEE IT |