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Akoya Pearl Grading Chart

Akoya Farm
Grade
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Grade
Description 
A
AAA
Highest Luster;   Less than 5% Inclusions on Surface; Thick Nacre; Perfectly Round;Perfectly Matched;
A/B
AA+
Highest Luster;  Less than  10% Inclusions on Surface; Perfectly Round; Perfectly Matched; Thick Nacre; 
B
AA
Good Luster;  Less than 15% Inclusions on Surface; Thick to Medium Nacre; Very Round; Excellent Matching;
C
A/A+
Moderate Luster; Less than 30% Inclusions on Surface; Medium to Thin Nacre; Round to Near-round; Good Matching.
D
A
Moderate to Low Luster;  Less than 30% Inclusions on Surface; Thin Nacre; Round to Near-round;  Moderate Matching.

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