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Freshwater Pearls

Unlike other gems, the pearl is born of water and living creatures. Pearls begin as a foreign body embedded within a mollusk's shell. The animal's defense against the foreign body is to form a protective layer of nacre around the intruder. The culturing process simply entails planting a "seed" within the mollusk, normally either a plastic bead or a small piece of shell, nature takes its course and another pearl is born. Our cultured freshwater pearls come in an ever growing variety of shapes, sizes and colors, so whatever your fashion preference you are sure to find the pearl to suit your needs. Ancient beliefs about the origin of the pearl include: moonlight filled dewdrops and Aphrodite's tears of joy. Although not technically a stone, pearl is one of June's birthstones. Currently, the International Commission of Colored Gemstones (CIBJO) recognizes only five organic (once living material) gemstones: Ammolite, amber, pearl, jet, and coral. Also be sure to check out our freshwater pearl mixtures and our flawlessly crafted glass pearls by Jablonex and crystal pearls by Swarovski.

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Pearl Potato White 8-10mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 10FP613, Pearl Potato White 8-10mm Average 16in Strand
10FP613

1 ST $7.00 ($7.00 per ST)

2 ST $10.75 ($5.38 per ST)

5 ST $21.50 ($4.30 per ST)

15 ST $60.85 ($4.06 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Smooth Cream 3x4mm Average 16in
Picture of 30FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Smooth Cream 3x4mm Average 16in
30FP614

1 ST $3.75 ($3.75 per ST)

2 ST $5.60 ($2.80 per ST)

5 ST $10.60 ($2.12 per ST)

20 ST $40.00 ($2.00 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Ridged Cream 3x4mm Average 16in
Picture of 30FP614-B, Pearl Fw Oval Ridged Cream 3x4mm Average 16in
30FP614-B

1 ST $3.25 ($3.25 per ST)

2 ST $4.95 ($2.48 per ST)

6 ST $11.55 ($1.93 per ST)

18 ST $33.25 ($1.85 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Peach 3x4mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 30FP632, Pearl Fw Oval Peach 3x4mm Average 16in Strand
30FP632

1 ST $3.50 ($3.50 per ST)

2 ST $5.35 ($2.67 per ST)

5 ST $10.60 ($2.12 per ST)

15 ST $30.60 ($2.04 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Ridged Taupe 4mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 30FP653, Pearl Fw Oval Ridged Taupe 4mm Average 16in Strand
30FP653

1 ST $2.95 ($2.95 per ST)

2 ST $4.50 ($2.25 per ST)

8 ST $13.60 ($1.70 per ST)

24 ST $39.25 ($1.64 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Smooth Oval Taupe 4mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 30FP653-1, Pearl Fw Smooth Oval Taupe 4mm Average 16in Strand
30FP653-1

1 ST $3.75 ($3.75 per ST)

2 ST $5.50 ($2.75 per ST)

6 ST $12.75 ($2.12 per ST)

18 ST $36.70 ($2.04 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 3x5mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 31FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 3x5mm Average 16in Strand
31FP614

1 ST $2.95 ($2.95 per ST)

2 ST $4.50 ($2.25 per ST)

10 ST $17.00 ($1.70 per ST)

30 ST $48.15 ($1.60 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 4x5mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 32FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 4x5mm Average 16in Strand
32FP614

1 ST $2.75 ($2.75 per ST)

2 ST $4.25 ($2.12 per ST)

6 ST $10.20 ($1.70 per ST)

18 ST $29.45 ($1.64 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Taupe 3x5mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 32FP653, Pearl Fw Oval Taupe 3x5mm Average 16in Strand
32FP653

1 ST $3.25 ($3.25 per ST)

2 ST $4.75 ($2.38 per ST)

6 ST $11.40 ($1.90 per ST)

18 ST $32.90 ($1.83 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 4x6mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 33FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 4x6mm Average 16in Strand
33FP614

1 ST $3.50 ($3.50 per ST)

2 ST $5.25 ($2.62 per ST)

5 ST $10.60 ($2.12 per ST)

15 ST $30.60 ($2.04 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 5x6mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 34FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 5x6mm Average 16in Strand
34FP614

1 ST $4.25 ($4.25 per ST)

2 ST $6.50 ($3.25 per ST)

5 ST $12.70 ($2.54 per ST)

15 ST $36.65 ($2.44 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 5x7mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 35FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 5x7mm Average 16in Strand
35FP614

1 ST $3.50 ($3.50 per ST)

2 ST $5.50 ($2.75 per ST)

5 ST $10.60 ($2.12 per ST)

15 ST $30.60 ($2.04 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Oval Cream 6x8mm Average 16in
Picture of 36FP613, Freshwater Pearl Oval Cream 6x8mm Average 16in
36FP613

1 ST $3.95 ($3.95 per ST)

2 ST $6.25 ($3.12 per ST)

5 ST $12.60 ($2.52 per ST)

15 ST $36.35 ($2.42 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 6x8mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 36FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 6x8mm Average 16in Strand
36FP614

1 ST $2.95 ($2.95 per ST)

2 ST $4.25 ($2.12 per ST)

6 ST $10.20 ($1.70 per ST)

18 ST $29.45 ($1.64 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Peach 6x8mm Average 16in Strand
Picture of 36FP632, Pearl Fw Oval Peach 6x8mm Average 16in Strand
36FP632

1 ST $5.95 ($5.95 per ST)

2 ST $10.45 ($5.22 per ST)

3 ST $14.40 ($4.80 per ST)

4 ST $18.40 ($4.60 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Peach 7x8-10mm Average
Picture of 36FP632-2, Freshwater Pearl Peach 7x8-10mm Average
36FP632-2

1 ST $3.50 ($3.50 per ST)

2 ST $5.85 ($2.92 per ST)

6 ST $14.00 ($2.33 per ST)

18 ST $40.50 ($2.25 per ST)

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Pearl Oval White 7x9 Millimeter Average 16in Strand
Picture of 37FP613, Pearl Oval White 7x9 Millimeter Average 16in Strand
37FP613

1 ST $4.60 ($4.60 per ST)

2 ST $7.10 ($3.55 per ST)

5 ST $13.80 ($2.76 per ST)

15 ST $39.80 ($2.65 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 6x9mm 16in Strand
Picture of 37FP614, Pearl Fw Oval Cream 6x9mm 16in Strand
37FP614

1 ST $3.95 ($3.95 per ST)

2 ST $6.00 ($3.00 per ST)

5 ST $12.20 ($2.44 per ST)

15 ST $35.20 ($2.35 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Peach 6x9mm 16in Strand
Picture of 37FP632, Pearl Fw Oval Peach 6x9mm 16in Strand
37FP632

1 ST $3.95 ($3.95 per ST)

2 ST $6.60 ($3.30 per ST)

4 ST $11.00 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.85 ($2.65 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Ridged Peach 6x9mm 16in Strand
Picture of 37FP632-B, Pearl Fw Oval Ridged Peach 6x9mm 16in Strand
37FP632-B

1 ST $3.95 ($3.95 per ST)

2 ST $6.60 ($3.30 per ST)

4 ST $11.00 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.85 ($2.65 per ST)

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