Pearl Classic's Pearl Grading System

Our Grades of Cultured Pearls Combines Pearl Value Factors
of Shape, Surface, Luster, Nacre and Matching.

About Our Grades of Cultured Pearls

Our handy pearl grading system allows you to quickly identify the differences in quality of pearls featured on Pearl Classic. Grades of cultured pearls are based on different factors, including the Shape, Surface, Luster, Nacre, and its Matching qualities. The higher grades of cultured pearls given, the higher in quality that particular piece of jewelry is.

The first factor to determine the grades of cultured pearls is the Shape. The shape is basically whether it is round or not and the closer to a perfect sphere, the better. Next is the Surface of the pearl. Is the surface perfectly clear, or does it have some slight flaws in it? The clearer it appears the higher the grade given. The Luster of the pearl refers to its ability to retract and reflect light from its translucent layers. The higher, the better grades the cultured pearl will receive. The Nacre of the pearl is determined by thickness. The thicker, the stronger and more resilient the pearl is. The last factor to determine grades of cultured pearls is the Matching quality. Within the particular strand of pearl jewelry you are looking at, you will want to know if the pearls match each other as best as possible. If the pearls match each other pretty well in terms of all of the other qualities put together and appearance, then you should have a very nice set of pearl jewelry in your hands.

Knowing these different grades of cultured pearls allows you to select pearl jewelry that is high in quality and authentic. It allows you to determine if you are investing in a true piece of jewelry that is worth it all in the end.