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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Biwa Style Pearls
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Pearl Kernel Apricot/copper 4-6mm Average 16in

5FP536-K

1 ST $1.49 ($1.49 per ST)

2 ST $2.00 ($1.00 per ST)

12 ST $10.00 ($0.83 per ST)

36 ST $27.05 ($0.75 per ST)

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Pearl Kernel Copper Bronze 4-6mm Average 16 In

5FP556-K

1 ST $2.25 ($2.25 per ST)

2 ST $3.50 ($1.75 per ST)

8 ST $10.00 ($1.25 per ST)

24 ST $24.00 ($1.00 per ST)

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Pearl Kernel Light Pink 4-6mm Average 16 In

5FP591-K

1 ST $2.95 ($2.95 per ST)

2 ST $5.00 ($2.50 per ST)

6 ST $12.00 ($2.00 per ST)

18 ST $27.00 ($1.50 per ST)

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Pearl Kernel Peachy Pink 4-6mm Average 16 In

5FP593-K

1 ST $1.49 ($1.49 per ST)

2 ST $2.00 ($1.00 per ST)

12 ST $10.00 ($0.83 per ST)

30 ST $23.80 ($0.79 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Round White 5x5.5mm 78 Piece Per Strand Average 16 In

5FP614

1 ST $19.97 ($19.97 per ST)

2 ST $33.15 ($16.57 per ST)

3 ST $39.80 ($13.27 per ST)

4 ST $51.00 ($12.75 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Round White 4.5-5mm 85 Piece Per Strand Average 16 In

5FP614-A

1 ST $14.50 ($14.50 per ST)

2 ST $21.85 ($10.93 per ST)

3 ST $26.20 ($8.73 per ST)

4 ST $33.60 ($8.40 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Round Ridged Cream 4-5mm 16in Strand

5FP614-B

1 ST $17.85 ($17.85 per ST)

2 ST $26.75 ($13.38 per ST)

3 ST $32.10 ($10.70 per ST)

4 ST $41.15 ($10.29 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Round Ridged Peach 4-5mm 16in Strand

5FP632

1 ST $3.25 ($3.25 per ST)

2 ST $5.25 ($2.62 per ST)

6 ST $12.75 ($2.12 per ST)

18 ST $36.70 ($2.04 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Champagne 5mm

5FP651

1 ST $10.69 ($10.69 per ST)

2 ST $16.00 ($8.00 per ST)

3 ST $19.25 ($6.42 per ST)

9 ST $55.50 ($6.17 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Light Gold 5mm

5FP652

1 ST $8.10 ($8.10 per ST)

2 ST $12.15 ($6.08 per ST)

3 ST $14.60 ($4.87 per ST)

6 ST $28.00 ($4.67 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Gold 5mm

5FP656

1 ST $13.50 ($13.50 per ST)

2 ST $20.25 ($10.12 per ST)

3 ST $24.20 ($8.07 per ST)

4 ST $31.00 ($7.75 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Pale Green 5mm

5FP681

1 ST $8.75 ($8.75 per ST)

2 ST $13.00 ($6.50 per ST)

3 ST $15.60 ($5.20 per ST)

6 ST $30.00 ($5.00 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Green 5mm

5FP683

1 ST $14.50 ($14.50 per ST)

2 ST $21.70 ($10.85 per ST)

3 ST $26.05 ($8.68 per ST)

6 ST $50.10 ($8.35 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Forest Green 5mm

5FP688

1 ST $8.85 ($8.85 per ST)

2 ST $13.25 ($6.62 per ST)

3 ST $15.90 ($5.30 per ST)

6 ST $30.55 ($5.09 per ST)

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Freshwater Pearl Potato Rose Pink 5mm

5FP693

1 ST $12.85 ($12.85 per ST)

2 ST $19.30 ($9.65 per ST)

3 ST $23.15 ($7.72 per ST)

4 ST $29.65 ($7.41 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Nugget Peach 6-7x6-8mm Average

6FP332-N

1 ST $2.25 ($2.25 per ST)

2 ST $3.60 ($1.80 per ST)

8 ST $11.55 ($1.44 per ST)

24 ST $33.25 ($1.39 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Red 5-8mm Average

6FP346-N

1 ST $3.77 ($3.77 per ST)

2 ST $5.10 ($2.55 per ST)

6 ST $12.15 ($2.02 per ST)

18 ST $34.75 ($1.93 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Light Taupe 5-8mm Average

6FP354-N

1 ST $2.25 ($2.25 per ST)

2 ST $3.60 ($1.80 per ST)

8 ST $11.55 ($1.44 per ST)

24 ST $33.25 ($1.39 per ST)

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Pearl Rice Rose/lavender Blend 5-6x6-9mm Average

6FP3595-R

1 ST $3.65 ($3.65 per ST)

2 ST $5.70 ($2.85 per ST)

6 ST $13.65 ($2.27 per ST)

18 ST $36.40 ($2.02 per ST)

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Pearl Mix Round Blue/red/green 6mm Average 16 In

6FP502

1 ST $3.79 ($3.79 per ST)

2 ST $6.00 ($3.00 per ST)

8 ST $20.00 ($2.50 per ST)

32 ST $64.00 ($2.00 per ST)

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