Our Pearl

At Pearpals, all of the pearls we use are natural freshwater pearls sourced from China. Freshwater pearls do not have a standardized grading system, so below is how we classify our pearls.

The 5 Factors of Pearl Grading In Pearlpals

There are seven main factors that are used to grade pearls: luster, surface quality, shape, color, nacre thickness, size, and matching. Let's take a closer look at each factor:

  1. Luster: This refers to the shine and reflectivity of the pearl's surface. The more reflective the surface, the higher the luster grade.

  2. Surface quality: This factor takes into account the number and severity of blemishes or imperfections on the pearl's surface. The fewer imperfections, the higher the surface quality grade.

  3. Shape: Pearls come in a variety of shapes, including round, oval, and baroque. Round pearls are the most valuable, while baroque pearls are the least valuable.

  4. Size: The larger the pearl, the higher the grade. Size is typically measured in millimeters.

  5. Matching: If a piece of jewelry contains multiple pearls, they should be matched in terms of all the above factors to ensure a cohesive look.

 

How We Grade Pearls?

  • AAAA: The highest-quality pearls (For Loose-Grading Pearl)
    • Excellent Lustre 
    • Almost Perfect Round
    • 97% Clean Surface
    • Excellent matching
  • AAA: High-quality pearls with good luster and shape
    • High Lustre
    • Round
    • Above 90% Clean Surface
    • Excellent to good matching
  • AA: Good-quality pearls with decent luster and shape
    • Good Lustre
    • Off Round
    • Above 80% Clean Surface
    • Good matching
  • A: Medium-quality pearls 
    • Good Lustre
    • Not Round/Other Shape
    • Above 80% Clean Surface
    • Good Matching