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 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)

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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)

In our catalog page 546
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Pearl Oval Nugget Pastel Blend 8x12mm Average

38FP6939-N

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 Freshwater Top Hole Drop White/cream 3.5-4mm Average

40FP614

1 ST $12.95 ($12.95 per ST)

2 ST $21.25 ($10.62 per ST)

4 ST $33.95 ($8.49 per ST)

6 ST $49.00 ($8.17 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Top Hole Drop Peach 6x4mm Average 16 In Strand

41FP632

1 ST $11.65 ($11.65 per ST)

2 ST $17.45 ($8.72 per ST)

4 ST $27.90 ($6.97 per ST)

10 ST $67.10 ($6.71 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Drop Cream 4x6mm Average

42FP614

1 ST $12.99 ($12.99 per ST)

2 ST $19.45 ($9.72 per ST)

3 ST $23.35 ($7.78 per ST)

4 ST $29.95 ($7.49 per ST)

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Keshi Pearl Drop Brown 7-12mm

42FP656-K

1 ST $14.99 ($14.99 per ST)

2 ST $22.00 ($11.00 per ST)

3 ST $26.40 ($8.80 per ST)

4 ST $33.85 ($8.46 per ST)

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Pearl Graduated Oval 3 Color 4x6-6x9mm Average

44FP6525-1

1 ST $7.69 ($7.69 per ST)

2 ST $11.45 ($5.72 per ST)

3 ST $13.75 ($4.58 per ST)

5 ST $22.00 ($4.40 per ST)

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Pearl Graduated Oval 2 Color 4x6-6x9mm Average

44FP6525-2

1 ST $7.69 ($7.69 per ST)

2 ST $11.45 ($5.72 per ST)

3 ST $13.75 ($4.58 per ST)

8 ST $35.25 ($4.41 per ST)

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Pearl Graduated Oval 2 Color 4x6-6x9mm Average

44FP6525-3

1 ST $7.69 ($7.69 per ST)

2 ST $11.45 ($5.72 per ST)

3 ST $13.75 ($4.58 per ST)

8 ST $35.25 ($4.41 per ST)

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Pearl Peanut Drop Golden Bronze 14-18mm

44FP655-MD

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 Top Hole Drop White/cream 8-8.5mm Average

46FP614

1 ST $32.25 ($32.25 per ST)

2 ST $48.35 ($24.18 per ST)

3 ST $58.05 ($19.35 per ST)

4 ST $74.40 ($18.60 per ST)

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Potato Pearl Freshwater 4-5.5mm 100 Piece Per Strand Average

4FP614

1 ST $16.97 ($16.97 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)

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Freshwater Pearl Coin Natural 9-10mm

52FP653-C

1 ST $17.95 ($17.95 per ST)

2 ST $27.55 ($13.78 per ST)

3 ST $33.00 ($11.00 per ST)

4 ST $42.40 ($10.60 per ST)

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Coin Pearl Lavender 10mm Average

52FP696

1 ST $18.99 ($18.99 per ST)

2 ST $29.20 ($14.60 per ST)

3 ST $35.00 ($11.67 per ST)

4 ST $44.90 ($11.22 per ST)

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Coin Pearl Silver Grey 12-13mm Average

54FP605

1 ST $18.40 ($18.40 per ST)

2 ST $27.60 ($13.80 per ST)

3 ST $33.15 ($11.05 per ST)

5 ST $53.10 ($10.62 per ST)

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Drop Coin Pearl Gold Bronze 12-13mm Average

54FP653-D

1 ST $19.50 ($19.50 per ST)

2 ST $29.30 ($14.65 per ST)

3 ST $35.20 ($11.73 per ST)

4 ST $45.10 ($11.28 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Coin Copper 12-13mm

54FP655-C

1 ST $17.80 ($17.80 per ST)

2 ST $26.65 ($13.32 per ST)

3 ST $32.00 ($10.67 per ST)

4 ST $41.00 ($10.25 per ST)

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