Tahitian Pearl Grading

[pkinnew]

I was just doing a little research on how Tahitian pearls are graded between different online sites and I see that at PP the top grade per the Tahitian government is "Top Gem". I don't see any pearls at PP (at least online) with this grade. Does anyone know where I could find pearls of this grade online just to see the difference? Does anyone have any Top Gem Tahitians they'd be willing to share pictures of? TIA!

 

[Fly Girl]

pinkjewel's Christmas Bauble Bracelet has Top Gem Tahitians from PP.

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[pkinnew]

Thanks Fly Girl - I forgot about that bracelet (duh!). Those pearls are incredible and I guess if you want that grade it needs to be special ordered. Just having fun looking around!

 

[Pearlescence]

The Tahitian government's A-D grading is clear if you are only thinking Tahitians but for the pearl world in general it is confusing.
If I say I have a grade A tahitian pearl do I mean government A - very good or pearl general A - so not so good at all.
I dallied with giving both grades in listings for a while but have gone over to all A-AAA for clarity and simplicity.