Please click-on the above image to see the "AAAs" upclose. Cultured Pearls of this size and quality are extremely rare. This is because Japanese Cultured Pearls are grown in a species of oyster that are of a certain maximum size. The rejection rates of larger pearls increase exponentially with each increase in mm. These 9-9.5mm Pearls will stand out from the crowd. These "AAAs" are SUPERIOR Quality Pearls. If they were any nicer, they would be our "Masterpiece Series". A smart and elegant investment, as nice pearls are hard to find these days. Rarity - Market supply and demand forces determine worldwide prices. Cultured pearls from Japan command a higher price than pearls from other regions. Our saltwater cultured pearls, from the prized Akoya oyster, are sourced directly from Japan. Since 1999, cultured pearls have appreciated in value at least 10%. This beautiful strand has 43 high quality luster pearls with a delicate hint of pink. $7,250 Other colors (white, silvery-white, creamy) are also available by request. We also have other length necklaces and bracelets of the same quality pearls, or other sizes available at your request. If the images do not appear, please use Internet Explorer as your browser. Image above: 18K Gold Clasps. Extra fancy clasps are also available. And, all are unconditionally guaranteed to satisfy your sophisticated tastes, or a full refund, less $100 restocking fee, within 30 days of receipt. Please see Info page for guarantee. Samples and appraisal information are available by request. Please e-mail me at john@theculturedpearl.com or call (888) 348-8995. We encourage the FREE (transaction fee paid by us) use of Escrow.com to guarantee your purchases. Escrow.com accepts (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Novus/Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche). For more information and details, please click here to go to Escrow.com