These amazing 16" 8.5-9.5mm Gem Quality white freshwater pearls are simply incredible. These pearls have brilliant luster and clean surfaces. It would take an expert to tell them apart from Akoya pearls. This necklace is strung on double silk thread, knotted between each pearl. The clasp is solid 14k gold.

Gem grade pearls are loose-grade pearls, or pearls that have been selected individually prior to drilling and polishing for their exceptional quality characteristics.  They are the absolute highest grade of freshwater pearl, normally reserved for earrings and pendants, and rarely used for necklaces or bracelets because of their quality and rarity.