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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1 ST $2.10 ($2.10 per ST)
3 ST $4.65 ($1.55 per ST)
12 ST $14.20 ($1.18 per ST)
36 ST $40.85 ($1.13 per ST)
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1 ST $2.35 ($2.35 per ST)
3 ST $5.15 ($1.72 per ST)
12 ST $15.60 ($1.30 per ST)
36 ST $45.00 ($1.25 per ST)
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1 ST $2.10 ($2.10 per ST)
3 ST $4.65 ($1.55 per ST)
12 ST $14.20 ($1.18 per ST)
36 ST $40.85 ($1.13 per ST)
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25 PC $1.80 ($0.07 per PC)
50 PC $2.55 ($0.05 per PC)
300 PC $10.65 ($0.04 per PC)
1200 PC $35.55 ($0.03 per PC)
31FP507
1 ST $1.95 ($1.95 per ST)
3 ST $3.95 ($1.32 per ST)
12 ST $13.20 ($1.10 per ST)
36 ST $38.10 ($1.06 per ST)
72SH653
40 PC $13.25 ($0.33 per PC)
80 PC $23.15 ($0.29 per PC)
120 PC $27.80 ($0.23 per PC)
200 PC $44.55 ($0.22 per PC)
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12 PC $1.75 ($0.15 per PC)
24 PC $2.50 ($0.10 per PC)
200 PC $15.40 ($0.08 per PC)
1000 PC $64.10 ($0.06 per PC)
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1 PC $6.50 ($6.50 per PC)
2 PC $9.75 ($4.88 per PC)
6 PC $23.25 ($3.88 per PC)
24 PC $77.55 ($3.23 per PC)
12CL162-TW
20 PC $3.05 ($0.15 per PC)
40 PC $4.50 ($0.11 per PC)
160 PC $13.70 ($0.09 per PC)
480 PC $38.80 ($0.08 per PC)
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25 PC $1.85 ($0.07 per PC)
50 PC $2.75 ($0.06 per PC)
300 PC $12.80 ($0.04 per PC)
1200 PC $42.65 ($0.04 per PC)
Shell Pendants
Our genuine Shell Pendants add a luminescent impact to many designs. They look great as either a focal piece of a necklace, or when purchased as a matching earring set.
Belly Dancing
Don't forget to check out our Belly Dancing Coins!! A perfect touch to any costume. Use along with our Belly Dancing Bells!!
Dancing Bells
Dancing bells make sound by striking each other. They don't have rattlers inside the bell like a traditional jingle bell. People typically string bunches of them together and then with movement they create a pleasant jingling sound.
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