Pearls are the oldest jewels known to man. As the only gem created by a living animal, the distinct qualities in a pearl can vary greatly. New Legend Pearls was founded to deliver only the highest-quality authentic pearls, at exceptional prices for the greatest value for customers. The company hand-selects pearls rated only AAA, meaning the very best. Quality and value are delivered by cultivating 20 years of relationships with pearl suppliers and experts overseas.
There is no national or international standard for grading pearls, but the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has established the most commonly accepted evaluation system. The grading system considers seven traits to determine a value level for a beautiful cultured freshwater pearl, including size, shape, color, luster, surface quality, and matching. The result ranges from the lowest rating of A1, up to the highest of AAA which means a pearl with an exceptional, mirror-like reflection and a surface free of blemishes. Very few pearls, an estimated 3 percent, are AAA rated. For its pearl jewelry offerings New Legend deals with only the finest of pearls, seeking the most round or near-round, with sharp or bright luster, a thick nacre, and clean surface appearance in beautiful hues of white, pink or black.
New Legend Pearls uses only top-rated pearls for its pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, and other varied types of pearl jewelry. To ensure quality control, the company engages a professional independent inspector to hand-pick its strands of beautiful cultured freshwater pearls. To further the company's dedication to quality, all New Legend pearls are hand-mounted, and hand-knotted onto strands for necklaces. Sterling silver clasps are push-button and easy to deal with. Customers can be certain their white pearl, pink pearl or black pearl pendant, necklace, earrings or other type of designer jewelry are only the highest quality.
