Beads > 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 Mix Round Green/red 9-10mm Average 16 In

10FP501

1 ST $4.95 ($4.95 per ST)

2 ST $8.00 ($4.00 per ST)

5 ST $15.00 ($3.00 per ST)

15 ST $39.90 ($2.66 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Cream/white 9-11mm 16 In

10FP513-FN

1 ST $4.75 ($4.75 per ST)

2 ST $8.50 ($4.25 per ST)

5 ST $18.75 ($3.75 per ST)

15 ST $48.75 ($3.25 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Peach 9-11mm Average 16 In

10FP533-N

1 ST $3.95 ($3.95 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

5 ST $15.00 ($3.00 per ST)

15 ST $37.50 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Smooth Cream 3x4mm Average 16in

30FP614

1 ST $4.90 ($4.90 per ST)

2 ST $8.00 ($4.00 per ST)

4 ST $14.30 ($3.58 per ST)

12 ST $37.05 ($3.09 per ST)

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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

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

30FP653

1 ST $3.75 ($3.75 per ST)

2 ST $6.15 ($3.08 per ST)

5 ST $12.25 ($2.45 per ST)

15 ST $35.35 ($2.36 per ST)

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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 Oval White/cream 4-5x5-7mm Average 16in

31FP513

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Pale Peach Cream 4-5x5-7mm Average

31FP531

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Light Peach 4-5x5-7mm Average 16 In

31FP532

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Peach 4-5x5-7mm Average 16 Inch

31FP533

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Apricot/peach 4-5x5-7mm Average

31FP534

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Pale Cream Pink 4-5x5-7mm Average

31FP591

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Rose Peach 4-5x5-7mm Average 16in

31FP592

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Lilac Rose 4-5x5-7mm Average 16in

31FP595

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Lilac Pink 4-5x5-7mm Average 16in

31FP596

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Lavender Lilac 4-5x5-7mm Average 16 Inch

31FP598

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Fw Oval Cream 3x5mm Average 16 Inch 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 Oval Smoke Brown Aurora Borealis Finish 5x6mm Average 16in

32FP557

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

4 ST $12.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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