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This elegant cultured pearl strand features luminous freshwater cultured pearls that drape the neck. The necklace fastens in back with a small, decorative oval-shaped clasp in 14k gold. (Nimble fingers will be required to fasten this delicate clasp.) Freshwater cultured pearls are remarkably similar in appearance to the more expensive Akoya cultured pearls, but because they are easier to cultivate and tend to be smaller and more irregular in shape, they are more affordable. These pearls have a medium luster and are single-knotted so they are secure in the strand.The combination of freshwater cultured pearls and 14k gold makes this strand of cultured pearls an excellent value.

Pearl strands are one of the most versatile pieces of jewelry a woman can own--understated enough for everyday wear, sophisticated and refined in a professional setting, and shimmering and elegant with evening wear. ... Read more

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5.5 x 6mm - Generally for young teens, 12 to 16 years. This is our smallest-diameter pearl readily available for stringing. It is usually bought for young teens but may also be appropriate for an extremely petite woman or if she specifically requested this size. It is very popular for teenagers for Christmas, birthdays, and school-related and coming-of-age occasions, especially confirmations, Bat Mitzvahs and sweet sixteens. ... Read more

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5.5 x 6mm - Generally for young teens, 12 to 16 years. This is our smallest-diameter pearl readily available for stringing. It is usually bought for young teens but may also be appropriate for an extremely petite woman or if she specifically requested this size. It is very popular for teenagers for Christmas, birthdays, and school-related and coming-of-age occasions, especially confirmations, Bat Mitzvahs and sweet sixteens. ... Read more

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5.5 x 6mm - Generally for young teens, 12 to 16 years. This is our smallest-diameter pearl readily available for stringing. It is usually bought for young teens but may also be appropriate for an extremely petite woman or if she specifically requested this size. It is very popular for teenagers for Christmas, birthdays, and school-related and coming-of-age occasions, especially confirmations, Bat Mitzvahs and sweet sixteens. ... Read more

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5.5 x 6mm - Generally for young teens, 12 to 16 years. This is our smallest-diameter pearl readily available for stringing. It is usually bought for young teens but may also be appropriate for an extremely petite woman or if she specifically requested this size. It is very popular for teenagers for Christmas, birthdays, and school-related and coming-of-age occasions, especially confirmations, Bat Mitzvahs and sweet sixteens. ... Read more

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6.5 x 7mm - Generally for older teens, 18 years. This size is definitely for older teens and is extremely popular for high school graduations and 18th birthdays. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an A quality, the highest grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls don't exist. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6.5 millimeters and under 7 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great sweet graduation gift, 6.5mm x 7mm sized pearls are ideal for young women aged 18 to 22 years old. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 14K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under AAA. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose AAA. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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6.5 x 7mm - Generally for older teens, 18 years. This size is definitely for older teens and is extremely popular for high school graduations and 18th birthdays. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an A+ quality, the highest grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls don't exist. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6.5 millimeters and under 7 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great sweet graduation gift, 6.5mm x 7mm sized pearls are ideal for young women aged 18 to 22 years old. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 14K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under AAA. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose AAA. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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6.5 x 7mm - Generally for older teens, 18 years. This size is definitely for older teens and is extremely popular for high school graduations and 18th birthdays. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an AA quality, the highest grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls don't exist. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6.5 millimeters and under 7 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great sweet graduation gift, 6.5mm x 7mm sized pearls are ideal for young women aged 18 to 22 years old. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 14K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under AAA. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose AAA. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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6.5 x 7mm - Generally for older teens, 18 years. This size is definitely for older teens and is extremely popular for high school graduations and 18th birthdays. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an AAA quality, the highest grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls don't exist. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6.5 millimeters and under 7 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great sweet graduation gift, 6.5mm x 7mm sized pearls are ideal for young women aged 18 to 22 years old. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 14K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under AAA. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose AAA. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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American Pearl's absolute finest quality cultured pearl strand. Collection quality pearls are the rarest cultured pearls available in the worldÑrepresenting the finest 1% of pearls from Japan's pearl harvest. Simply regal -- and extremely rare. For a refined, discriminating woman who is serious about her pearls and won't settle for anything but the best. Collection quality pearls will hold their value and appreciate in time. The pearls on this necklace are evenly graduated and are affixed with American Pearl's signature 18K yellow gold clasp. These are the finest quality pearls that are available. It is the maximum luster that the oyster can produce. Although AAA quality is very fine, Collection quality pearls have the thickest nacre (or skin of the pearl). There is a direct relationship between nacre thickness and luster (the mirror-like quality of the pearl). Thicker skinned pearls have higher luster. Also, pearls that have a thicker nacre also weigh more. So a Collection quality strand is actually heavier than a AAA quality. When American Pearl purchases pearls in volume, we buy by the weight. So the weight of the Collection quality pearls is reflected within the price. Collection quality is for someone who is looking for the absolute best quality available. This means that the pearls, if properly cared for, will truly hold their value and appreciate over time. ... Read more

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6 x 6.5mm - Generally for older teens, 16 to 18 years. This size more or less follows the same guidelines as for 5.5 x 6mm (above), except that it is generally bought for older girls who are closer to their adult height. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an A quality, the first grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls with an A+ grade are more valueable than the A grade. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6 millimeters and under 6.5 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great graduation gift, 6mm x 6.5mm sized pearls are ideal for young women. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 18K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under A. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose A+. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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6 x 6.5mm - Generally for older teens, 16 to 18 years. This size more or less follows the same guidelines as for 5.5 x 6mm (above), except that it is generally bought for older girls who are closer to their adult height. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an A+ quality, the first grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls with an A+ grade are more valueable than the A grade. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6 millimeters and under 6.5 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great graduation gift, 6mm x 6.5mm sized pearls are ideal for young women. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 18K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under A. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose A+. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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6 x 6.5mm - Generally for older teens, 16 to 18 years. This size more or less follows the same guidelines as for 5.5 x 6mm (above), except that it is generally bought for older girls who are closer to their adult height. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an AA quality, the first grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls with an A+ grade are more valueable than the A grade. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6 millimeters and under 6.5 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great graduation gift, 6mm x 6.5mm sized pearls are ideal for young women. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 18K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under A. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose A+. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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6 x 6.5mm - Generally for older teens, 16 to 18 years. This size more or less follows the same guidelines as for 5.5 x 6mm (above), except that it is generally bought for older girls who are closer to their adult height. This fine quality pearl strand contains pearls perfectly matched in shape, color and luster. This strand is an AAA quality, the first grading out of (1) A, (2) A+, (3) AA and (4) AAA. The better the grade, the more luster the pearls have. Luster is the mirror like quality of the pearl. It is the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the pearl. Higher luster pearls with an A+ grade are more valueable than the A grade. This neckalce comes standard length at 16 inches long. All the pearls are over 6 millimeters and under 6.5 millimeters. These pearls were farmed in the saltwater oceans off the shores of japan. This is where the inventor of the cultured pearl made his first round cultured pearl that changed the world. A great graduation gift, 6mm x 6.5mm sized pearls are ideal for young women. This strand is 16 inches long and is strung with silk and a 18K Gold clasp. The quality of this strand can be seen in the chart above under A. If you are interested in a a better quality pearl strand with higher luster, please choose A+. If this is the strand for you, please request silver or ros_ overtones and order. Otherwise, please visit the links below. ... Read more

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7.5 x 8mm - Generally for younger women, 26 to 29 years This is our #1 best-selling size, and the last size in the lower bracket of more readily available sizes -- a jump to the next size, 8 x 8.5mm, more or less doubles the strand's price. It's really the only size one could call neither "too small" nor "too big." It's a staple of any woman's wardrobe; she can dress it up or dress it down. It's not too showy, and it very tastefully exudes an image of importance -- a classic for the upwardly mobile career woman. It also suits very well as a wedding-day gift or a wedding anniversary gift through the fifth year of marriage. ... Read more

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7.5 x 8mm - Generally for younger women, 26 to 29 years This is our #1 best-selling size, and the last size in the lower bracket of more readily available sizes -- a jump to the next size, 8 x 8.5mm, more or less doubles the strand's price. It's really the only size one could call neither "too small" nor "too big." It's a staple of any woman's wardrobe; she can dress it up or dress it down. It's not too showy, and it very tastefully exudes an image of importance -- a classic for the upwardly mobile career woman. It also suits very well as a wedding-day gift or a wedding anniversary gift through the fifth year of marriage. ... Read more

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7.5 x 8mm - Generally for younger women, 26 to 29 years This is our #1 best-selling size, and the last size in the lower bracket of more readily available sizes -- a jump to the next size, 8 x 8.5mm, more or less doubles the strand's price. It's really the only size one could call neither "too small" nor "too big." It's a staple of any woman's wardrobe; she can dress it up or dress it down. It's not too showy, and it very tastefully exudes an image of importance -- a classic for the upwardly mobile career woman. It also suits very well as a wedding-day gift or a wedding anniversary gift through the fifth year of marriage. ... Read more

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7.5 x 8mm - Generally for younger women, 26 to 29 years This is our #1 best-selling size, and the last size in the lower bracket of more readily available sizes -- a jump to the next size, 8 x 8.5mm, more or less doubles the strand's price. It's really the only size one could call neither "too small" nor "too big." It's a staple of any woman's wardrobe; she can dress it up or dress it down. It's not too showy, and it very tastefully exudes an image of importance -- a classic for the upwardly mobile career woman. It also suits very well as a wedding-day gift or a wedding anniversary gift through the fifth year of marriage. ... Read more

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American Pearl's absolute finest quality cultured pearl strand. Collection quality pearls are the rarest cultured pearls available in the worldÑrepresenting the finest 1% of pearls from Japan's pearl harvest. Simply regal -- and extremely rare. For a refined, discriminating woman who is serious about her pearls and won't settle for anything but the best. Collection quality pearls will hold their value and appreciate in time. The pearls on this necklace are evenly graduated and are affixed with American Pearl's signature 18K yellow gold clasp. These are the finest quality pearls that are available. It is the maximum luster that the oyster can produce. Although AAA quality is very fine, Collection quality pearls have the thickest nacre (or skin of the pearl). There is a direct relationship between nacre thickness and luster (the mirror-like quality of the pearl). Thicker skinned pearls have higher luster. Also, pearls that have a thicker nacre also weigh more. So a Collection quality strand is actually heavier than a AAA quality. When American Pearl purchases pearls in volume, we buy by the weight. So the weight of the Collection quality pearls is reflected within the price. Collection quality is for someone who is looking for the absolute best quality available. This means that the pearls, if properly cared for, will truly hold their value and appreciate over time. ... Read more

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7 x 7.5mm - Generally for younger women, 18 to 25 years This is the best size for a starter necklace for a younger woman. It's the necklace she wears for her first day of work as a career woman. It's very popular as a college graduation gift and a wedding-day gift from the groom, and is also great for new mothers and just about any worthy occasion in a young woman's life: Valentine's Day, Secretary's Day, Mother's Day, a baby shower, or a "just to say I love you" present ... Read more