Freshwater Pearls & Seashells

Freshwater pearls for jewelry in all colors of the rainbow

Freshwater pearls are grown in live mussels. They are called cultured pearls, as opposed to natural pearls, which are formed in mussels in the wild without human intervention. The quality and price of freshwater pearls depends on the size and fineness of the pearl's shape - the more symmetrical and round the freshwater pearl, the more expensive it is.

Cultured pearls come in many different shapes, such as drops, perfectly round and asymmetrical. The color range of the pearls goes from dazzling natural white to golden, red, purple, purple, dark blue, turquoise and pink tones. The naturally occurring colors range from white to light violet and peach. Strongly colored freshwater pearls are all dyed with durable colors.

Find freshwater pearls for necklaces, bracelets and more

Are you planning to use freshwater pearls for a necklace or maybe a cute bracelet? There are plenty of different beads to choose from, from the small and subtle to the large and eye-catching. If you're dreaming of making a pair of earrings such as studs, take a look at our half-drilled freshwater pearls, which are particularly suitable for just that purpose.

A good and inexpensive alternative to freshwater pearls are Shell Pearls, which are perfectly shaped glass beads coated with a pearlescent varnish that makes them look like the real thing.