Pearl Appraisal
A Tahitian pearl emerges from the oyster exactly as nature intended, radiantly beautiful and unique.
Each pearl displays characteristics that are meticulously studied in order to grade them according to 5 principal values, which we call The 5 S’s:
Hinerava and her team expertly appraise each pearl by hand based on a combination of these values.
The 5 S's of Pearl Valuation
- 7 mm
Small - 10 mm
- 12 mm
Medium - 15 mm
- 20 mm
Large
Tahitian pearls range from 7mm to 20mm. Pearls greater than 12mm are exceptional because they are rare and more difficult to culture. However size alone is not a sufficient guide to evaluating a pearl since it is an intricate combination of factors that determines a pearls’ beauty and quality.