Gia Pearl Certification
The gia 7 pearl value factors are.
Gia pearl certification. Size shape color luster surface quality nacre quality and matching. Program graduate diamonds program graduate gemologist program graduate pearls program comprehensive cadcam for jewelry certificate graduate jeweler program jewelry design certificate jewelry design. Gias system launched in 1998 is based on 7 pearl value factors. Gemological institute of america inc.
Can i put multiple pearls or items on one pearl report. And gias 7 pearl value factors. American pearl can provide you with a certificate issued by the gia for any aaa japanese akoya cultured pearl necklace. In response gia has created a standard for describing pearl quality just as it did with diamonds.
Evaluate and grade cultured pearls based on gias 7 pearl value factors. What is the difference between natural and cultured pearls. What pearl grading system does gia use. Pearls independent appraiser written study shows that our certified homes sell for 5 more when marketed properly.
And gias 7 pearl value factors. Size shape color luster surface quality nacre quality and matching. Please note that american pearl sells only perfectly clean pearls in their japanese akoya aaa grade. Size shape color nacre luster surface and matching.
The gia 7 pearl value factors provide a systematic way to evaluate pearls of all types and to describe their quality in a way everyone can understand. How does the gia pearl identification classification report address nacre thickness. Gia uses a comprehensive standard it developed over a 60 year period of ground breaking research on pearls. Estimated return dates are updated daily.
In cultured pearls the irritant is a surgically implanted bead or bit of shell. Size shape color luster surface quality nacre quality and matching. Established in 1931 gia is an independent nonprofit that protects the gem and jewelry buying public through research education and laboratory services. This course examines how to buy and sell akoya south sea tahitian and freshwater pearls with insight and skill.
What does predominantly natural mean on a pearl report. Requesting additional services after receiving laboratory results may lengthen the return time. And pearl certified homes are supported with special marketing materials that will help your house stand out from the crowd.