Pearls Necklace

Let's begin with pearl grading. If you've spent much time researching pearls, you've noticed there are many different pearl grading systems. Companies grade with letters, numbers, symbols while others define no grades at all. It doesn't make sense, does it? Well, there is a reason.

Standardized pearl grading Is a myth. There is no defined, recognized system or standard for grading pearls. No two pearl companies in the world grade their pearls in the same way or to the same standard. It's inherently impossible.

You're probably familiar with the 4 C's of diamond grading: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. These standards are clearly defined and values are assigned.

In pearl grading, there are seven value factors: size, shape, color, luster, surface quality, nacre quality and matching.