Click here to learn more about the Japan Pearl Exporters' Association, Cultured Pearl Quality Inspection and Tag System. Demand The Tag Poor quality cultured pearls may chip, crack and fade over time.
Good quality cultured pearls are bright, lustrous and are sure to become heirloom gems.
In the past there was no trusted benchmark to assure you of pearl quality. Now, there's a visible sign of quality. These visible marks of quality on each necklace will assure you that the pearls have been inspected to ensure that their beauty, value and durability will last for many years with proper care and maintenance. Though pearls that have not passed the quality inspections will still be available in some stores, they cannot carry the quality inspection tag. So before you invest in a cultured pearl necklace, make sure you look for the mark of quality.