Mikimoto grading

[mrsz]

Looking for some help. I noticed Mikimoto does not use the term "hanadama" on their grading scale. Does this mean that not all their pearls would meet the "hanadama" grading standards of the PSL?

[jshepherd]

They don't use the term on their scale, but they do use the term.

http://www.mikimotoamerica.com/about_jewelry/pearls/index.html

[pattye]

mrsz,

I know there is much to read about here--you may have missed this section.

You are correct; not all Miki's meet the actual certification standards from PSL. Very few strands qualify.

http://www.pearl-guide.com/hanadama-akoya-pearls.shtml

[mrsz]

Just what I was looking for thanks!