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 Nugget Black Iris/peacock 7-8mm Average

7FP309-N

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $6.40 ($3.20 per ST)

5 ST $12.65 ($2.53 per ST)

15 ST $36.00 ($2.40 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Nugget White 7-8x8-12mm

7FP312-N

1 ST $4.96 ($4.96 per ST)

2 ST $6.70 ($3.35 per ST)

4 ST $10.70 ($2.67 per ST)

12 ST $30.60 ($2.55 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Rice Pastel Blend 6x8mm Average

7FP3525-R

1 ST $4.89 ($4.89 per ST)

2 ST $6.00 ($3.00 per ST)

6 ST $13.50 ($2.25 per ST)

18 ST $38.60 ($2.14 per ST)

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Pearl Drop Nugget Light Bronze 6-7x10-12mm

7FP353-DP

1 ST $8.95 ($8.95 per ST)

2 ST $15.00 ($7.50 per ST)

3 ST $18.00 ($6.00 per ST)

4 ST $22.00 ($5.50 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Cream/white 6-8mm 16 In

7FP513-FN

1 ST $2.25 ($2.25 per ST)

2 ST $3.45 ($1.73 per ST)

10 ST $13.70 ($1.37 per ST)

30 ST $39.45 ($1.32 per ST)

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Pearl Flat Back Pale Peach 7mm Average 16 In

7FP532-FB

1 ST $2.25 ($2.25 per ST)

2 ST $3.25 ($1.62 per ST)

10 ST $13.00 ($1.30 per ST)

30 ST $37.60 ($1.25 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Pale Peach 7mm Average 16 In

7FP532-N

1 ST $1.79 ($1.79 per ST)

2 ST $3.00 ($1.50 per ST)

8 ST $10.30 ($1.29 per ST)

24 ST $29.70 ($1.24 per ST)

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Pearl Flat Back Light Peach 7mm Average 16 In

7FP533-FB

1 ST $1.97 ($1.97 per ST)

2 ST $3.30 ($1.65 per ST)

6 ST $8.30 ($1.38 per ST)

18 ST $23.95 ($1.33 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Light Peach 7mm Average 16 Inch

7FP533-N

1 ST $1.97 ($1.97 per ST)

2 ST $3.20 ($1.60 per ST)

6 ST $7.80 ($1.30 per ST)

20 ST $25.05 ($1.25 per ST)

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Pearl Flat Back Light Apricot 7mm Average 16 In

7FP534-FB

1 ST $1.97 ($1.97 per ST)

2 ST $3.25 ($1.62 per ST)

6 ST $8.20 ($1.37 per ST)

20 ST $26.25 ($1.31 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Light Apricot 7mm Average 16 In

7FP534-N

1 ST $1.97 ($1.97 per ST)

2 ST $3.25 ($1.62 per ST)

6 ST $8.00 ($1.33 per ST)

20 ST $25.70 ($1.28 per ST)

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Pearl Flat Back Pinky Peach 7mm Average 16in

7FP535-FB

1 ST $4.25 ($4.25 per ST)

2 ST $7.50 ($3.75 per ST)

5 ST $16.25 ($3.25 per ST)

15 ST $41.25 ($2.75 per ST)

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Pearl Flat Back Gold Aurora Borealis Finish 6-8mm Average 16 In

7FP553-2

1 ST $2.35 ($2.35 per ST)

2 ST $3.50 ($1.75 per ST)

8 ST $11.20 ($1.40 per ST)

24 ST $32.30 ($1.35 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Round White 6.5-7mm 64 Piece Per Strand Average 16 In

7FP614-A

1 ST $23.95 ($23.95 per ST)

2 ST $36.15 ($18.07 per ST)

3 ST $43.35 ($14.45 per ST)

4 ST $55.60 ($13.90 per ST)

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Pearl Freshwater Round Ridged Peach 6.5-7mm

7FP632

1 ST $6.95 ($6.95 per ST)

2 ST $10.70 ($5.35 per ST)

3 ST $12.80 ($4.27 per ST)

6 ST $24.65 ($4.11 per ST)

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Biwa Pearl Diamond Silver/white 11mm

82FP613

1 ST $25.95 ($25.95 per ST)

2 ST $38.50 ($19.25 per ST)

3 ST $46.20 ($15.40 per ST)

4 ST $59.25 ($14.81 per ST)

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Biwa Pearl Marquise Lime Green 8x13mm

83FP683

1 ST $25.95 ($25.95 per ST)

2 ST $38.50 ($19.25 per ST)

3 ST $46.20 ($15.40 per ST)

4 ST $59.25 ($14.81 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Nugget Peach 6x8-9mm Average

8FP332-N

1 ST $2.67 ($2.67 per ST)

2 ST $4.30 ($2.15 per ST)

6 ST $10.35 ($1.72 per ST)

18 ST $29.80 ($1.66 per ST)

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Pearl Oval Nugget Rose/lavender 7-8x8-10mm

8FP3595-ON

1 ST $3.97 ($3.97 per ST)

2 ST $6.50 ($3.25 per ST)

4 ST $10.40 ($2.60 per ST)

12 ST $30.00 ($2.50 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Cream/white 7-9mm 16 In

8FP513-FN

1 ST $1.95 ($1.95 per ST)

2 ST $3.00 ($1.50 per ST)

10 ST $12.50 ($1.25 per ST)

30 ST $30.00 ($1.00 per ST)

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