Freshwater pearls are cultured in mollusks, rather than oysters, in freshwater lakes and rivers throughout China and Japan. These special pearls appear in a wide variety of shapes and natural colors, and they are usually less expensive than saltwater pearls, which makes them very popular with both jewelry designers and pearl lovers. Because freshwater pearls have a solid nacre, they are also quite durable, and should resist chipping, wear, and degeneration.
The Chinese have recently been able to take the art of creating cultured freshwater pearls to new levels. Some freshwater pearls now have luster equivalent to high grade Akoya pearls, an almost perfectly round shape, and they can now have colors as exotic as Tahitian pearls and sizes as large as South Sea pearls.
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![]() 4 Strands Freshwater Pearlshell Beaded Necklace US $9.95 |
![]() 5 Strands Freshwater Pearlamethyst Necklace US $11.99 |
![]() Excellent Designfreshwater Pearl Turquoise Necklace US $6.99 |
![]() Hotselling 2008 White Freshwater Genuine Pearl Necklace US $1.99 |
![]() Charming Freshwater Pearl Pendants US $.99 |
![]() Handmade Freshwater Pearlshell Beaded Necklace US $9.99 |
![]() Nice Freshwater Pearl Crystal Brass Wires Necklace US $9.99 |
![]() Handmade Freshwater Pearl Conch Beaded Necklace US $9.95 |
![]() 6s Multicolour Freshwater Pearl Necklacesilver Clasp US $13.99 |
![]() 8 Strds Freshwater Pearl Necklacesilver Clasp US $19.99 |
![]() Wonderful Mix Colors Freshwater Pearlcrystal Necklace US $8.99 |
![]() Gorgeous 3 Strands Freshwater Pearlcoral Necklace US $7.99 |
![]() 925 Silver Freshwater Pearl Necklace 925s Clasp US $.98 |
![]() Genuine Freshwater Black Pearl Necklace Earing US $.88 |
![]() Fancy Long White Freshwater Pearl Necklace 72 US $25.00 |
![]() Freshwater Pearl Garnet Necklace Earrings US $10.00 |
![]() Genuine 7 8mm Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace Earring US $16.00 |
![]() Freshwater Pearl Pendant With 925 Silver Necklace US $9.99 |
![]() 17 8mm White Freshwater Pearl And Black Jade Necklace US $9.99 |
![]() Genuine 7 8mm Freshwater Purple Pearl Necklace US $12.99 |


























