What is a standard size pearl?
The most popular and common sizes you’ll find today range from 6.0-6.5mm through 9.0-9.5mm pearls. Cultured Freshwater pearls come in sizes that start as small as 4.0mm and range up to 12.0mm and lately, larger! The most common and popular Freshwater pearl sizes found today range from 6.0-7.0mm up through 10.0-11.0mm.
Which grade pearl is best?
AAA High-Grade Tahitian pearls representing the top 5-10% of a pearl harvest. Found in Fine Jewelry Stores. AAAA High-Grade Tahitian pearls representing the top 2% of a pearl harvest. A Pearls having flaws on at least 60% of the pearl surface, with 20% containing deep imperfections.
What is the most popular pearl necklace length?
18 inches
Princess Necklace Princess necklaces are the most common pearl necklace length, with 18 inches thought to be the classic length for a strand of pearls. Crew necklines, high necklines and low, plunging necklines all work well with this length, as do tight-fitting sweaters and turtlenecks.
What color of pearl is the most expensive?
The larger size makes South Sea pearls and black pearls the most valuable type of pearl. On Mikimoto’s website, this strand of South Sea cultured pearls is selling for $32,000. The other notable difference between pearl types is the color.
What size is a 10mm pearl?
10 – 11 mm pearls are the size of a Tylenol tablet and a common size for a freshwater pearl necklace as a single or multi strand necklace, often combined with gems creating a statement necklace. Pearl necklaces at this size priced ~ $2K and under are typically freshwater pearls.
Are 8mm pearls too big?
7-8mm Pearl Earrings: A lovely gift for a new bride or new mother, pearl earrings of this size might denote any milestone or special occasion. As the ideal—not too big and not too small pearls—they are usually considered a safe size when gifting for any woman.
Are bigger pearls better?
If you’re planning to buy pearls for a special lady (or girl) in your life, the size of the pearl counts. But, unlike diamonds, bigger is not always better with pearls. It’s also about the pearl color, pearl nacre, pearl luster and overall pearl grade.
What is a medium sized pearl?
Small to medium sized pearls (5.5 mm – 7.5 mm) Pearls sized between 7 to 7.5mm are already considered medium sized pearls, and are most popular among women in their 30s and 40s who are looking for something substantial but not overpowering.
What size is a 5 mm pearl?
Freshwater pearls range in size from as small as 5mm to as large as 13mm. Pearls below 7mm in size are considered to be on the smaller side, while 7-8mm and 8-9mm are among the more popular sizes selected for necklaces in Freshwater pearls.
How do you pick a pearl size?
Generally the most popular sizes are within the 7.0-9.5mm range, which are considered the most traditional and versatile pearl sizes to buy. The larger the pearls get (all other attributes like Luster, Shape, and Surface Quality being equal), the more valuable they are.