The classification of pearls.
The most important and first thing you must understand about pearl grading is that each brand or company has its own own system, so you should not take it into account when comparing pearls from different companies. Each company dedicated to selling pearls creates its own system since there is no standardized system.
When buying pearls in the wholesale market, professionals can choose from a huge range of qualities. Depending on the requirements and the target price of each buyer, the perceived quality of each pearl can vary. What is AAA quality for one buyer may be A or AA quality for another simply because the latter work with more expensive pearls from a higher range. Pearls of the best quality for one buyer may not even meet the minimum quality standards of another buyer.
This happens in many other areas as well; for example, an amateur runner will tell you that running a marathon in 3 hours is an incredible time, while a very advanced or professional runner will tell you that it is a rather modest time. The time is the same, but the level of demand is what changes. The same thing happens with pearls.
In addition to a different level of demand, the classification method can also vary. Some brands use the A-AAA system, others A-AAAAA, some use numbers, and others, words.
When choosing which brand or company to buy pearls from, the experience, reputation and knowledge They are more important than the rating assigned to a specific product. Once you have chosen the brand or company, you can use the classification to decide which pearls to buy.
In SY Pearls We are very demanding with the quality of our pearls, so we are convinced that any of our pearls will far exceed your expectations.
- Freshwater pearl classification
Freshwater pearls offer the widest range of sizes, shapes, colors, and surface qualities. Learn more.
- Akoya Pearl Grading
The classic pearl par excellence. Features such as luster and shape greatly determine its quality. Learn more.
- Tahitian Pearl Grading
Tahitian pearls have a strict grading standard established by the government of French Polynesia. Learn more.
- South Sea Pearl Grading
The pearls of the South Seas are classified in a very similar way to Tahitian cultured pearls. Learn more.