Pearl Grading

Tennyo Grade

AAAA

Hanadama Grade

AAA

AA
Surface 98% or cleaner pearl surface with either very minor or almost no blemish visible 98% or cleaner pearl surface with either very minor or almost no blemish visible Very minor with at least 95% of the pearl surface clean
Luster Exceptionally strong (Highest quality in luster) Very to exceptionally strong Strong to very strong
Nacre Extra thick Extra thick Thick
Shape Perfectly round (Less than 2.00%) Perfectly round (Less than 2.00%) Perfectly round to round(Less than 3.00%)