Pearl Species and Localities

All GIA pearl reports include details about the mollusk (if determinable). The chart below and the downloadable PDF include more information about pearl species, localities, and growth, along with definitions for the 7 Pearl Value Factors™ and terminology GIA uses to describe your pearl.


This information was included with Pearl Identification Reports and Pearl Classification Reports until March 2013.

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