Grading and Pricing Japanese and Chinese Cultured Pearls

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Richard B. Drucker, GG (GIA), FGA

The historical importance of Japanese akoya, South Seas, and Tahitian pearls is key to the cultured pearl industry. Early courses taught by the GIA and subsequent grading systems developed by Gemworld incorporated key elements of…

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