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Exhibition Grade, this grade of pearl by far
supercedes all others & is by far the most difficult pearl to obtain. This
grade of pearl will be flawless in every respect, it will have no
discoloration, no wormholes, no growth fractures and no undesirable flaws of
any sort. The chatoyant luster, depth, figure & coloring of this pearl is
parallel to none.
AAA Fancy Grade, this is a very high grade of
pearl & very similar to the presentation grade. It will possess a flawless
front side. The backside of this grade of pearl will have slight discoloration
on the backside at one corner that can easily be removed. Occasionally there
will be slight growth fracture that can also be cut around very easily. This
grade of pearl too will host a great deal of chatoyant luster, depth, figure
& coloring.
A Grade, this too is a very high grade of pearl
& very similar to A+ grade. Again, this grade of pearl possess a flawless
front side. This grade of pearl traditionally will have some slight
discoloration & small growth fractures on the backside. These small flaws
can easily be avoided. This grade of pearl will also have some chatoyant
luster, depth, figure & coloring.
Standard Grade, this is an entry-level grade
pearl that is predominantly used by novice knife makers. This grade of pearl
will traditionally have minor flaws on the face side & growth fractures on
the backside & wormholes on the backside.
Scales are priced per pair.
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