HinsonGayle Handpicked 6.5-7mm Black Round Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace 14k W Gold 18" These small Japanese Akoya pearls are treasured for their round shapes and thick pearl nacre; they will not peel like low grade pearls. HinsonGayle's Akoya pearls are genuine Japanese Akoya pearls, and are not the significantly cheaper Chinese saltwater pearls that are commonly sold as Akoya by discount jewelers. Our lustrous handpicked black Akoya pearls are treated with an organic dye and their color is permanent. At 6.5-7.0 millimeters in diameter, they are the smallest size available in HinsonGayle's collection of genuine Akoya pearl strands. The pearls are meticulously matched and hand knotted on fine silk thread and finished with a beautiful 14K gold double-safety clasp. This princess length pearl necklace is approximately 18 inches long. The quintessential stress-free gift; HinsonGayle's luxurious signature gift box will impress. Includes a cloth pouch to store and protect your HinsonGayle handpicked pearls for generations to come. (Certificate of Authenticity emailed upon request.) Designed, Manufactured and Quality Inspected by HinsonGayle Fine Pearl Jewelry, Designer Member Cultured Pearl Association of America See "Special Offers & Promotions" below for information on HinsonGayle Sales