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 Semi Round Potato Pastel Blend 8-10mm

10FP3525-P

1 ST $4.97 ($4.97 per ST)

2 ST $7.30 ($3.65 per ST)

4 ST $11.50 ($2.88 per ST)

12 ST $33.15 ($2.76 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Nugget Cream/white 9-11mm

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)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Potato Flat Back White 10mm Average

10FP612-FP

1 ST $7.50 ($7.50 per ST)

2 ST $11.00 ($5.50 per ST)

3 ST $13.20 ($4.40 per ST)

8 ST $33.85 ($4.23 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Freshwater Pearl Nugget White 10-11mm

10FP612-N

1 ST $16.99 ($16.99 per ST)

2 ST $27.50 ($13.75 per ST)

3 ST $33.00 ($11.00 per ST)

4 ST $42.30 ($10.57 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section Q
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Pearl Potato White 10mm Average

10FP612-P

1 ST $7.50 ($7.50 per ST)

2 ST $11.00 ($5.50 per ST)

3 ST $13.20 ($4.40 per ST)

8 ST $33.85 ($4.23 per ST)

Currently out of stock

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Freshwater Pearl Nugget Natural 10-11mm

10FP653-N

1 ST $16.99 ($16.99 per ST)

2 ST $25.50 ($12.75 per ST)

3 ST $30.60 ($10.20 per ST)

4 ST $39.25 ($9.81 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section Q
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Pearl Potato Pastel Blend 9-10mm Average

10FP6939-P

1 ST $12.45 ($12.45 per ST)

2 ST $18.60 ($9.30 per ST)

3 ST $22.00 ($7.33 per ST)

4 ST $28.50 ($7.12 per ST)

New 01/13
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Flat Back Plum 10mm Average

10FP699-F

1 ST $7.50 ($7.50 per ST)

2 ST $11.00 ($5.50 per ST)

3 ST $13.25 ($4.42 per ST)

8 ST $33.85 ($4.23 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rounded Nugget Dark Plum 10mm Average

10FP699-N

1 ST $7.50 ($7.50 per ST)

2 ST $11.00 ($5.50 per ST)

3 ST $13.20 ($4.40 per ST)

8 ST $33.85 ($4.23 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Potato White 10-12mm Average

11FP312-P

1 ST $6.97 ($6.97 per ST)

2 ST $11.00 ($5.50 per ST)

3 ST $13.20 ($4.40 per ST)

6 ST $25.40 ($4.23 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Nugget White 10-11x10-12mm Average

12FP312-N

1 ST $5.95 ($5.95 per ST)

2 ST $9.00 ($4.50 per ST)

4 ST $14.25 ($3.56 per ST)

12 ST $40.60 ($3.38 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Nugget Peach 10-11x10-12mm Average

12FP332-N

1 ST $7.65 ($7.65 per ST)

2 ST $10.50 ($5.25 per ST)

4 ST $16.00 ($4.00 per ST)

12 ST $45.85 ($3.82 per ST)

Currently out of stock

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rice Orange 10x10-14mm

12FP336-R

1 ST $6.95 ($6.95 per ST)

2 ST $11.00 ($5.50 per ST)

3 ST $12.90 ($4.30 per ST)

4 ST $16.50 ($4.12 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rice Ridged Burgundy 10x10-14mm

12FP347-R

1 ST $7.95 ($7.95 per ST)

2 ST $12.00 ($6.00 per ST)

3 ST $15.40 ($5.13 per ST)

6 ST $29.30 ($4.88 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rice Deep Burgundy 9x10-13mm

12FP348-R

1 ST $9.97 ($9.97 per ST)

2 ST $16.00 ($8.00 per ST)

3 ST $18.00 ($6.00 per ST)

6 ST $32.00 ($5.33 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rice Pastel Blend 9-10x10-14mm

12FP3525-R

1 ST $6.95 ($6.95 per ST)

2 ST $11.35 ($5.67 per ST)

3 ST $14.25 ($4.75 per ST)

6 ST $27.20 ($4.53 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rice Dark Bronze 10x10-13mm

12FP356-R

1 ST $8.50 ($8.50 per ST)

2 ST $14.00 ($7.00 per ST)

3 ST $18.00 ($6.00 per ST)

4 ST $22.00 ($5.50 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Rice Ridged Violet 10x10-14mm

12FP397-R

1 ST $6.95 ($6.95 per ST)

2 ST $11.80 ($5.90 per ST)

3 ST $14.20 ($4.73 per ST)

4 ST $18.15 ($4.54 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section K
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Pearl Freshwater Round White 12-13mm Sold Per Piece

12FP614

1 PC $2.50 ($2.50 per PC)

4 PC $7.20 ($1.80 per PC)

12 PC $17.95 ($1.50 per PC)

34 PC $49.20 ($1.45 per PC)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section Q
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Button Seed Pearl Cream 2-2.5mm 15 Inch

2FP615

1 ST $9.95 ($9.95 per ST)

2 ST $17.20 ($8.60 per ST)

3 ST $22.55 ($7.52 per ST)

4 ST $26.75 ($6.69 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 1 Section N
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