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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49 items

Endless Strands/Necklace Lengths
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Peanut Pearls
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Keshi Petal Pearl Wine/burgundy 10-14mm

93FP648-K

1 ST $31.70 ($31.70 per ST)

2 ST $47.55 ($23.77 per ST)

3 ST $57.00 ($19.00 per ST)

4 ST $73.15 ($18.29 per ST)

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Keshi Petal Pearl Wine/red 7-8mm

93FP648-KS

1 ST $6.90 ($6.90 per ST)

2 ST $11.05 ($5.53 per ST)

3 ST $13.25 ($4.42 per ST)

9 ST $38.25 ($4.25 per ST)

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Long Flat Biwa Pearl Cream 10x25mm Average

98FP612-FB

1 ST $17.50 ($17.50 per ST)

2 ST $26.30 ($13.15 per ST)

4 ST $42.05 ($10.51 per ST)

6 ST $60.60 ($10.10 per ST)

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Long Flat Biwa Pearl Peach 10x25mm Average

98FP632-FB

1 ST $19.97 ($19.97 per ST)

2 ST $30.60 ($15.30 per ST)

3 ST $36.75 ($12.25 per ST)

4 ST $47.10 ($11.78 per ST)

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Pearl Assorted Shape Strand Pastel Blend 9+millimeter

99FP3525

1 ST $4.95 ($4.95 per ST)

2 ST $7.45 ($3.73 per ST)

3 ST $9.45 ($3.15 per ST)

9 ST $27.00 ($3.00 per ST)

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Pearl Chips/nuggets Brown Iris 6-12mm

99FP559-NC

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $6.90 ($3.45 per ST)

5 ST $12.80 ($2.56 per ST)

15 ST $33.85 ($2.26 per ST)

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Biwa Style Pearl Drop Cream 15-22mm Average

99FP612-BT

1 ST $30.15 ($30.15 per ST)

2 ST $45.25 ($22.62 per ST)

3 ST $54.25 ($18.08 per ST)

4 ST $69.55 ($17.39 per ST)

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Biwa Style Pearl Drop Cream 25-32mm Average

99FP613-BT

1 ST $47.15 ($47.15 per ST)

2 ST $70.70 ($35.35 per ST)

3 ST $84.85 ($28.28 per ST)

4 ST $108.75 ($27.19 per ST)

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Biwa Pearl Drop Gold 4x12mm Average

99FP654-BT

1 ST $28.95 ($28.95 per ST)

2 ST $46.00 ($23.00 per ST)

3 ST $55.20 ($18.40 per ST)

4 ST $70.75 ($17.69 per ST)

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Pearl Chip Brown Iris 8-12mm Average

99FP659-C

1 ST $3.99 ($3.99 per ST)

2 ST $6.00 ($3.00 per ST)

5 ST $11.45 ($2.29 per ST)

15 ST $33.00 ($2.20 per ST)

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Biwa Pearl Drop Forest Green 4x28mm Average

99FP682-BT

1 ST $34.20 ($34.20 per ST)

2 ST $51.25 ($25.62 per ST)

3 ST $61.50 ($20.50 per ST)

4 ST $78.85 ($19.71 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Pastel Blend 8-9mm Average

9FP3525-N

1 ST $5.15 ($5.15 per ST)

2 ST $8.20 ($4.10 per ST)

3 ST $9.25 ($3.08 per ST)

9 ST $26.35 ($2.93 per ST)

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Pearl Potato Pastel Blend 7-8x8-10mm Average

9FP3525-P

1 ST $6.24 ($6.24 per ST)

2 ST $9.85 ($4.92 per ST)

3 ST $11.20 ($3.73 per ST)

9 ST $31.00 ($3.44 per ST)

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Pearl Nugget Rosey Peach 8-9mm Average

9FP393-N

1 ST $4.35 ($4.35 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 Potato White C D Grade 8x10mm Average

9FP612-P

1 ST $4.99 ($4.99 per ST)

2 ST $6.70 ($3.35 per ST)

5 ST $13.00 ($2.60 per ST)

15 ST $33.00 ($2.20 per ST)

Currently out of stock

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Pearl Freshwater Ridged Peach 8-9mm Average 16 In Strand

9FP632

1 ST $4.95 ($4.95 per ST)

2 ST $9.25 ($4.62 per ST)

3 ST $13.00 ($4.33 per ST)

4 ST $16.65 ($4.16 per ST)

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Pearl Potato Peach 8-10mm Average

9FP633-P

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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Pearl Mostly Round Forest 9mm Average

9FP689

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)

Currently out of stock

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Pearl Potato Pastel Blend 8-10mm Average

9FP6939-P

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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Pearl Baroque Flat Back Mix Plum 9mm Average

9FP698-BF

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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