It is a nearly round to round pearl with few blemishes; most of them are graded as 3A+. Some pearls with high luster fall between the 3A+ and 4A range. These pearls are recommended for use in pendants and rings, but not for earrings. If you are interested in ordering loose pearls for earrings, please let us know, and we can make a selection for you at a slightly higher selling price.