• Title card for 'Pearl Grading 101' with text about defining pearl value.
  • Educational graphic about pearl luster with text and pearl illustrations on a white background.

    LUSTER IS SOUL

    We grade the luster by 4 degrees:

    1. Aurora (Ultra-high)
    2. High
    3. Medium
    4. Low
  • Pearl quality assessment chart with pearls on a white background, labeled 'Pearl Almanac Academy'.

    CLEAN IS KEY

    We grade the surface quality by 4 categories:

    1. Clean
    2. Minor
    3. Noticeable
    4. Blemished
  • Text on a white background about pearl shapes with a focus on round and baroque pearls.

    ROUND IS RARE

    We feature a wide range of shapes:

    1. Round & Nearly-round
    2. Baroque & Keshi
    3. Drop & Oval
    4. Button & Currency
    5. Twins
  • Pearl in an oyster with text about pearl value based on color, rarity, and natural occurrence.

    RARITY RULES

    We Offer a rainbow range of colors:

    1. White & Silver
    2. 50 Shades of Black
    3. Peach & Lavender
    4. Golden
  • Informational graphic about pearl size and rarity with text and pearl illustrations.

    NUCLEUS + NACRE

    Nucleus: Larger nucleus = larger potential size

    Nacre is what creates the Luster! Its thickness and quality depend on species, health, environment, and most importantly, cultivation time.

    Non-Nucleus Pearls = 100% Nacre, require more time thus more valuable.
  • Text on a white background about pearl origins and pricing.

    Freshwater vs. Saltwater

    Freshwater: Formed in freshwater mussels in lakes and rivers, China dominates production.

    Saltwater: Formed in saltwater oysters in oceans/bays (Japan, Australia, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Philippines).

    Saltwater Pearls are More Expensive due to higher risks, lower yield per oyster, longer cultivation times.

    South Sea & Tahitian are luxury categories.

  • Text on a white background about matching necklaces and creative freedom with multi-color strands, from Pearl Almanac Academy.

    HARMONY IS ART

    Every pearl must align in luster, surface, color tone, size graduation, and shape consistency to achieve the designer's vision.

    While fashion strands tolerate variance, designer pieces demand perfection—every pearl is a deliberate note in a visual symphony.

  • Promotional graphic for Pearl Almanac Academy with text and branding elements.
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