Pearl Grades Grades of Pearls by Patrick Cavanaugh South Sea and Tahitian Akoya and Freshwater Description A AAA Highest luster; Clean Smooth Surface Quality; Perfectly Round Shape; Mirror Reflection; Perfectly Matched B AA+ Very High Luster; Minimal Blemishing; Round Shape; Very High Reflection; Excellent Matching C AA Good Luster; Moderate Blemishing; Near round; Good Reflection; Good Matching D A Poor Luster; Blemished Surface; Poor Reflection; Off Round to Baroque; Poor/Moderate Matching This article was published on Thursday 23 February, 2006. Current Reviews: 0 Products related to this article: Akoya Pearl Necklace, Size 7.5mm, AAA Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace, Size 7.5mm, AA+ Quality Pearl Information ·  How to choose a pearl necklace ·  How much do pearls cost? Akoya Pearls  ·  Tahitian Pearls ·  Freshwater Pearls ·  South Sea Pearls  · Pearl Earring ·  Black Pearls ·  Sitemap Tahitian Pearl Necklace  ·  Freshwater Pearl Necklace ·  Akoya Pearl Necklace Black Pearl Necklace ·  Pearl Necklace ·  Pearl Earring ·  Pearl Necklace Conditions of Use ·  Contact ·  Printable Catalog ·  Presentation Boxes   All Products ·  Sitemap ·  Shipping ·  Privacy ·  Submit Links ·  Our Guarantee 800-520-9476 Sunshine Pearls Company Inc. PO Box 265, Stockton, NJ 08559 Copyright © 2006 Sunshine Pearls Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED