Pearl Material Quality | Formal events, everyday wear | Industry Standard: Saltwater (Akoya) pearls (9mm avg, AAA+) Our Base: Freshwater AAA (8mm, ISO 11337 certified) Our Advanced: Freshwater AAA+ (10mm▲, enhanced luster) | Cost-effective luxury; comparable aesthetics to saltwater pearls. Advanced mimics premium saltwater quality at lower cost. | Saltwater pearls may hold higher prestige in ultra-high-end markets. |
Pearl Size & Diameter | Statement jewelry, bridal accessories | Industry: 9-10mm (luxury standard) Base: 8mm (versatile) Advanced: 10mm▲ (▲ = 25% larger than Base) | Larger Advanced sizes appeal to bold styles; Base offers affordability. | Smaller Base pearls may lack visual impact in formal settings. |
Shape Consistency | Classic designs, formal jewelry | Industry: Near-perfect round (Akoya) Base: Round/Potato mix (50/50) Advanced: 99% round▲ (ISO 17693 compliance) | Advanced delivers near-luxury roundness; Base offers unique potato-shape versatility. | Potato shapes may be less traditional for formal events. |
Color Purity | Evening wear, bridal | Industry: Pure white with rose overtone (GIA Grade 1) Base: White with cream overtone (ISO 7728) Advanced: White with pink overtone▲ (▲ = 15% closer to GIA Grade 1) | Advanced mimics saltwater hues; Base suits casual or neutral tones. | Base may lack the vibrant overtone preferred in high-end markets. |
Application Versatility | Jewelry, home decor, customizable pieces | Industry: Jewelry-focused Base: Jewelry & decor (ISO 13611) Advanced: Customizable jewelry (e.g., adjustable length▲) | Wider use cases (e.g., home decor accents); Advanced allows personalization. | Decor use may limit perceived value as wearable jewelry. |
Quality Grading | Luxury markets, investment pieces | Industry: AAAA (saltwater) Base: AAA (ASTM D5273) Advanced: AAA+▲ (▲ = 20% stricter grading than Base) | Advanced offers near-top-tier quality at Base-tier pricing. | Top-tier AAAA grades still command premium pricing. |