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7.5-8.0 mm AA+ Black Freshwater Pearl Necklace

ItemFWN-F2ARDBK80-N1614WGFG

$385.00

Metal
Clasp style 14K White Gold Filigree

Every clasp is solid gold with a safety catch.

Necklace Length 16 inch

These are our standard sizes, not our only ones. We finish every piece here, so we can make yours to fit.

Want to see the pearls before you decide?
  • Made and shipped within one business day
  • Free insured FedEx 2-day shipping, and free returns
  • 90 days to return it for a full refund

This strand

Matched by hand, then made for you

Pearl size
7.5-8.0 mm
Shape
Near-Round to Round
Grade
AA+
Length
16 inch
We can add pearls to lengthen it, or remove pearls to shorten it. Ask before you order.
Pearl type
Freshwater
Origin
China
Clasp
14K White Gold Filigree
Stringing
Double-knotted silk

Freshwater grading

What AA+ means on this strand

Our freshwater grades consider luster, shape, surface and matching together, and luster is what they turn on. Grading varies widely between sellers, so the letters alone are not worth much. Ours is an internal standard.

  • ABright luster that goes hazy at the edges. Near round to off round, 75 to 85% clean.
  • AA+This piece. Bright, with the edge of a reflection nearly sharp. Near round to round, 85 to 95% clean.
  • AAABright and sharp. Round, 95% clean or better, with excellent matching.
  • FreshadamaOur own top freshwater classification. Round, with mirror-like luster whose reflections hold a hard edge and a surface 98 to 100% clean. Drawn from earring-grade pearls, then checked pearl by pearl.
Read the full grading standards

This elegant necklace features 7.5-8.0 mm AA+ quality freshwater pearls in a deep, treated black color. While black is not a naturally occurring color in freshwater pearls, these pearls have undergone a permanent color treatment to achieve their rich, dark finish.

The pearls are near-round to round to round, with smooth surfaces and fine luster. Each strand is hand-matched for tone, size, and flow, then individually hand-knotted on twin silk in our Los Angeles studio. The necklace is available in 16- and 18-inch lengths and finished with your choice of solid 14 karat white or yellow gold clasp with a secure safety hook. Custom lengths are available upon request.

AA+ freshwater pearls offer excellent value, with clean surfaces and excellent luster. The treated color is stable and permanent, providing a striking alternative to traditional white with a refined, modern feel.

Perfect for everyday wear or as a distinctive addition to a classic pearl collection.

Before you decide

We can show you the pearls first

The pearls are here in our Los Angeles office. Before you buy anything, we will photograph the exact strand we would use for your necklace and send it to you.

We knot to order, so you may see the pearls before they have been strung and clasped.

What you will see

Photographs of the exact strand we would use for your necklace.

We hold the exact pearls we photograph for you for 24 hours while you decide.

We usually reply within one business day, Monday through Friday.

The same on everything we sell

What you can count on before you look at a single pearl

We do our own buying

We do not outsource our buying, and we do not pick from someone else's catalog. Every pearl we sell is sourced, inspected and bought by us, from the growers, producers and dealers we have worked with for decades.

Made in Los Angeles

Matched and finished by our own team rather than pulled off a shelf, and still out the door within one business day.

Graded to our own standard

There is no universal pearl grading standard. Ours is internal, applied the same way across everything we sell, and luster is what it turns on.

Included with purchase

It arrives ready to give, or to keep

  • Certificate of authenticity

    Individually prepared, stating the origin, quality and characteristics of your purchase.

  • Presentation box and pouch

    For presenting it and for keeping it safe between wearings.

  • Care kit

    A polishing cloth and instructions for keeping the nacre bright.

From people who bought it

What owners say about this necklace

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Reviews

Good value

"Looks better than expected. Am happy with our choice."

— Rosie H. (5/5)

love it

"necklace better than expected…third purchase from Pearl Paradise"

— Susan S. (5/5)

Great quality

"For the price the size and quality of the pearls are amazing."

— Leon Z. (5/5)

7.5-8.0 mm Black Freshwater Pearl Necklace

"Beautiful necklace - the pearls are perfect and the necklace is strong enough to wear everyday. The gift box is beautiful too - this necklace would make an impressive gift."

— Linda Z. (5/5)

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"Beautiful and well worth buying. Wonderful shades of purple."

— Kevin P. (5/5)

7.5-8.0 mm White Freshwater Pearl Necklace

"Wonderful white pearls. Highly recommend them."

— Kevin P. (5/5)

7.5-8.0 mm Black Freshwater Pearl Necklace

"My wife's favorite string. Such wonderful colors."

— Kevin P. (5/5)

7.5-8.0 mm Black Freshwater Pearl Necklace

"The best pearls ever !! Nice and heavy with luminous luster. This is my second pair of pearls and I also purchased some earrings which are beautiful as well. Keep making good quality pearls and I will be a faithful customer always ."

— Cindy W. (5/5)

7.5-8.0 mm Black Freshwater Pearl Necklace

"Quality is very good. Given as gift."

— Leon Z. (5/5)

7.5-8.0 mm Black Freshwater Pearl Necklace

"Overall excellent"

— Gregory W. (5/5)

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