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

31FP591

1 ST $1.97 ($1.97 per ST)

2 ST $2.80 ($1.40 per ST)

10 ST $9.90 ($0.99 per ST)

30 ST $28.05 ($0.94 per ST)

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

31FP592

1 ST $1.95 ($1.95 per ST)

2 ST $3.50 ($1.75 per ST)

12 ST $11.55 ($0.96 per ST)

36 ST $32.05 ($0.89 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Rice Champagne 4-4.5mm 66 Piece Per Strand

31FP652

1 ST $7.95 ($7.95 per ST)

2 ST $12.55 ($6.28 per ST)

4 ST $20.10 ($5.03 per ST)

8 ST $38.60 ($4.83 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Oval Light Beige 3x5mm Average

32FP652

1 ST $4.47 ($4.47 per ST)

2 ST $6.90 ($3.45 per ST)

6 ST $16.50 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.75 ($2.65 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Peach 5-6x7-8mm Average 16 Inch

33FP533

1 ST $3.45 ($3.45 per ST)

2 ST $5.45 ($2.73 per ST)

4 ST $9.10 ($2.27 per ST)

10 ST $19.50 ($1.95 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Rice Cream/white 4-4.5mm 70 Piece Per Strand

33FP614-A

1 ST $14.40 ($14.40 per ST)

2 ST $21.60 ($10.80 per ST)

4 ST $34.55 ($8.64 per ST)

6 ST $49.85 ($8.31 per ST)

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Pearl Rice Oval Yellow 4x6mm Average

33FP622

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

6 ST $18.00 ($3.00 per ST)

12 ST $34.60 ($2.88 per ST)

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Pearl Irregular Oval Peach/cream 6x12mm

33FP632-N

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $6.70 ($3.35 per ST)

5 ST $12.80 ($2.56 per ST)

15 ST $36.70 ($2.45 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Oval Burgundy 4x6mm

33FP648

1 ST $4.47 ($4.47 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

6 ST $16.50 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.75 ($2.65 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Rose/mauve 7-8x9-10mm

33FP693

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)

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Freshwater Pearl Oval Mahogany 4.5x6mm Average

34FP648-2

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

6 ST $16.50 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.75 ($2.65 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Oval Copper 4.5x6mm Average

34FP656

1 ST $4.47 ($4.47 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

6 ST $16.50 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.75 ($2.65 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section L
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Pearl Peanut Oval Golden Copper 6x10 Average

34FP656-B

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)

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Pearl Peanut Oval Bronze 6x10 Average

34FP657-B

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 L
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Pearl Freshwater Rice Red 5.5-6mm 60 Piece Per Strand Average

35FP648

1 ST $11.00 ($11.00 per ST)

2 ST $16.50 ($8.25 per ST)

3 ST $19.80 ($6.60 per ST)

6 ST $38.10 ($6.35 per ST)

Not in catalog
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section L
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Freshwater Pearl Oval Light Gold 5x8mm Average

35FP652

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $7.00 ($3.50 per ST)

6 ST $16.50 ($2.75 per ST)

12 ST $31.75 ($2.65 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Rice Red 6-7mm 42 Piece Per Strand Average

36FP648

1 ST $10.75 ($10.75 per ST)

2 ST $16.10 ($8.05 per ST)

4 ST $25.80 ($6.45 per ST)

8 ST $49.60 ($6.20 per ST)

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Pearl Ridged Oval Dark Navy 8-10x10-12mm

36FP678

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)

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Pearl Freshwater Oval Peach 6x9mm 16 In Strand

37FP632

1 ST $4.59 ($4.59 per ST)

2 ST $7.70 ($3.85 per ST)

4 ST $12.30 ($3.08 per ST)

12 ST $35.40 ($2.95 per ST)

In our catalog page 546
In our Showroom Aisle 4 Section L
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Pearl Freshwater Oval Peach 7x10mm 16in Strand

38FP632

1 ST $5.95 ($5.95 per ST)

2 ST $10.85 ($5.42 per ST)

3 ST $14.65 ($4.88 per ST)

4 ST $18.80 ($4.70 per ST)

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