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Akoya Pearl Quality & Grading

 


 

Hanadama

AAA

AA+

GIA GRADE

A/A+

AA

AA+

AAA

HANADAMA

LUSTER

Good

High

Very High

Highest

Highest/Gem

INCLUSIONS

Good

Very Good
75% inclusion free

Excellent
90% inclusion free

Excellent
No visible inclusions for earrings and pendants, 95% inclusion free for necklaces

No Visible
Inclusions

SHAPE

Off-Round to Round

Round

Perfectly Round

Perfectly Round

Perfectly Round

MATCHING

Good

Very Good

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

NACRE

Thin to Medium
<0.35mm

Medium to Thick
>0.35mm

Thick
>0.5mm

Thick
>0.7mm

Very Thick
>0.8mm

Please Note: Our Akoya AAA earrings, rings, and pendants have no significant visible inclusions and are 99% - 100% inclusion free.

 

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ACCREDITED BUSSINESS

BBB Member Select Pearls is an accredited BBB business with a perfect rating since we opened our doors!

 

Proudly Canadian

100% CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED

Proudly Canadian Canada's largest pearl retailer. We are located in Canada, and ship from Canada.

 

Jewellers Vigilance Committee

JVC MEMBER

Jewellers Vigilance Committee Member The JVC is an organization that monitors ethical practices within the jewellery trade.

 
 

Free Shipping

ANYWHERE IN CANADA

Free Shipping Free shipping in Canada via Canada Post Xpresspost on every purchase.

 

Free Certified Appraisal

GIA CERTIFIED

Certificate Completed By GIA Graduate Free Certified Appraisal completed by a GIA Graduate specializing in pearls.

 

Free Velvet Box

FREE PRESENTATION BOX

Velvet Presentation Box Every order is shipped in a luxurious black velvet presentation box.

 

No Hassel Refunds

FOR 60-DAYS!

Full 60-Day Guarantee If you're not 100% satisfied with your order return it for a full refund.