AUSTRALIA WIDE ON ORDERS OVER $50!Cultured Freshwater Pearls
Cultured Freshwater Pearls
Description
On this page you will find our complete range of beautiful cultured freshwater pearls. We have a range of shapes for any project – nuggets, potato (off-round), rice, coin pearls and more! Please select from the categories below.
Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal – so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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All Pearls
Freshwater Pearls (all)
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Cultured freshwater pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our complete range of beautiful cultured freshwater pearls. We have a range of shapes for any project - nuggets, potato (off-round), rice, coin pearls and more!Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Nugget
Nugget Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57626" align="alignleft" width="320"] Nugget Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful nugget cultured freshwater pearls. These are sometimes also called irregular pearls, or baroque pearls. Nuggets are by far our most popular shape - they offer the best value for money in terms of overall appearance (particularly size and lustre). We stock regular nuggets and elongated nuggets (which are a cross between nuggets and rice/oval shaped pearls).Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Peacock Pearls
Peacock Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57618" align="alignleft" width="320"] Peacock Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful peacock cultured freshwater pearls. Peacock pearls range from very dark (almost black) to deep blue or green. Often, they will be a dark grey/black with tones of green, blue and sometimes purple.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Potato (off-round)
Potato (off-round) Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57619" align="alignleft" width="320"] Potato (off-round) Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful potato-shaped cultured freshwater pearls. Potato shaped pearls are an off-round pearl. The closer the pearl gets to a round shape, the pricier it becomes! We stock a range of potato pearls, from highly ringed baroque pearls to very smooth near-round pearls.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Rice (ovals)
Rice Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57634" align="alignleft" width="320"] Rice (Oval) Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful rice cultured freshwater pearls. Rice shaped pearls are like elongated rounds, sometimes referred to as ovals.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Rondelle Pearls
Rondelle Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57636" align="alignleft" width="320"] Rondelle (button) freshwater pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful rondelle cultured freshwater pearls. The rondelle shape is essentially a squashed round. They are sometimes also called 'button' pearls, as one side of the pearl is often more flat than the other, looking like a button.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Special Fancy Shaped
Special Fancy Shaped Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57638" align="alignleft" width="320"] Fancy Shaped Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful fancy shaped cultured freshwater pearls. The best known fancy shaped pearl is the coin pearl, but we often also stock rectangles, stick pearls, biwa and more.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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Top Drilled
Top-drilled Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57641" align="alignleft" width="320"] Top-drilled Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful top-drilled cultured freshwater pearls. The name is very self-explanatory for these pearls! They have been drilled through the top, to create a alternating effect. Sometimes also called 'dancing' pearls.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
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White Freshwater Pearls
White Freshwater Pearls
[caption id="attachment_57615" align="alignleft" width="320"] White freshwater pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful white cultured freshwater pearls. Classic white pearls look stunning simply strung by themselves; or, mixed with lovely natural gemstone beads.Freshwater pearls are farmed natural pearls grown by mussels. The mussel is implanted with a tiny piece of mantle tissue, in a process called nucleation. The pearl will then form around this tiny piece of mantle and be harvested when the desired size/age is reached. One mussel can produce dozens of pearls!
My Beads has gained a strong reputation for our range of freshwater pearls, developing relationships with key cultured pearl suppliers over the years. We continue to offer very competitive pricing, and strive to offer a high level of value in terms of the overall appearance (size, shape, nacre and lustre) of our pearls. We offer a range of qualities, from very affordable irregular nugget pearls to stunning, lustrous near-round pearls. We select our pearls based on their inherent appeal - so even our most inexpensive pearls are beautiful and very wearable!
Nugget Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful nugget cultured freshwater pearls. These are sometimes also called irregular pearls, or baroque pearls. Nuggets are by far our most popular shape - they offer the best value for money in terms of overall appearance (particularly size and lustre). We stock regular nuggets and elongated nuggets (which are a cross between nuggets and rice/oval shaped pearls).
Peacock Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful peacock cultured freshwater pearls. Peacock pearls range from very dark (almost black) to deep blue or green. Often, they will be a dark grey/black with tones of green, blue and sometimes purple.
Potato (off-round) Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful potato-shaped cultured freshwater pearls. Potato shaped pearls are an off-round pearl. The closer the pearl gets to a round shape, the pricier it becomes! We stock a range of potato pearls, from highly ringed baroque pearls to very smooth near-round pearls.
Rice (Oval) Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful rice cultured freshwater pearls. Rice shaped pearls are like elongated rounds, sometimes referred to as ovals.
Rondelle (button) freshwater pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful rondelle cultured freshwater pearls. The rondelle shape is essentially a squashed round. They are sometimes also called 'button' pearls, as one side of the pearl is often more flat than the other, looking like a button.
Fancy Shaped Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful fancy shaped cultured freshwater pearls. The best known fancy shaped pearl is the coin pearl, but we often also stock rectangles, stick pearls, biwa and more.
Top-drilled Freshwater Pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful top-drilled cultured freshwater pearls. The name is very self-explanatory for these pearls! They have been drilled through the top, to create a alternating effect. Sometimes also called 'dancing' pearls.
White freshwater pearls[/caption]DescriptionOn this page you will find our range of beautiful white cultured freshwater pearls. Classic white pearls look stunning simply strung by themselves; or, mixed with lovely natural gemstone beads.