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What's the meaning of pearl grades?

There is no authoritative international pearl grading system, so most pearl grading is subjective.

Different sellers' AAA may represent different pearls' quality, and sometimes you can even see AAAAAA grade in some descriptions.

Therefore, comparing pearls from different sellers by grade is not very meaningful, and it is only informative in the same store.

Only 1% of the pearls can meet our selection requirements, and you can intuitively feel their high quality when our jewelry is in your hands. 

BAROQUE PEARL

Degree of flaw

AAA    Natural growth texture on the surface, no holes, no white spots or other significant flaws
AA       Very small or inconspicuous holes/white spots on the surface, no major flaws
A         A small number of surface flaws, but in an inconspicuous location 
B         Surface has more or apparent flaws. You can detect them in the social distance
C        Surface with severe defects, such as large holes, large white spots, broken, etc.

Degree of luster

AAA     Very bright reflective light with rich colors
AA       Bright reflection with simple colors
A         Bright reflection, soft luster, no prominent color
B         Weak light reflection, dull luster
C         Very feeble reflection

ROUND PEARL

Degree of flaw

AAA     Very few imperfections on the surface, difficult to observe with a very close range
AA       Slight surface imperfections, observable at a very close range
A         Some surface flaws, visible at close range, barely noticeable at a social distance 
B         Surface with more apparent flaws, detectable at a social distance
C        Serious or more defects on the surface, more than a quarter of the surface area

Degree of roundness

AAA      Standard round (there may be a few AA pearls in AAA necklaces)
AA        Nearly round (close to round by wearing)
A          Oval
B          Flatter round

Degree of luster

AAA     Very bright and sharp reflection, obvious image
AA       Bright and sharp reflection, clear image
A         Bright reflection, visible object image
B         Weak reflection, blurred image
C         Reflected light is feeble, with almost no visible image

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