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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5 ST $21.50 ($4.30 per ST)
15 ST $60.85 ($4.06 per ST)
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18 ST $33.25 ($1.85 per ST)
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1 ST $4.95 ($4.95 per ST)
2 ST $9.25 ($4.62 per ST)
3 ST $13.00 ($4.33 per ST)
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1 ST $7.95 ($7.95 per ST)
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5 ST $10.60 ($2.12 per ST)
15 ST $30.60 ($2.04 per ST)
41FP614
1 ST $3.50 ($3.50 per ST)
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10 ST $19.20 ($1.92 per ST)
20 ST $36.95 ($1.85 per ST)
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CRYSTALLIZED™ Christmas Tree Earrings
Adorable CRYSTALLIZED™ Christmas Tree Earring Kits are now available! Kit includes all the beads and findings required to create these popular earrings, plus step-by-step instructions! All you need is basic jeweler's tools and less than 5 minutes! Watch our basic earrings instructional video to see how easy making your own earrings can be!
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Our special beginner gift bundles are perfect for that future beader in your life! At three price levels, there's a bundle for every budget! Your beginner beading bundle includes a Shipwreck Beads gift card, a 2010 Shipwreck Beads catalog, The Basics of Bead Stringing instructional booklet, and a 2010 Bead Dreams Calendar!
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