Add volume and sparkle to your creations with these large, naturally charming freshwater beads.
Their generous volume makes them perfect for designing elegant, statement jewelry, whether sophisticated necklaces, imposing bracelets or eye-catching centerpieces. Each bead is unique, subtly revealing the nuances and irregularities that mark its natural character.
What are freshwater pearls?
Freshwater pearls are natural pearls, bred in the fresh waters of rivers and lakes. These pearls are nucleated using organic matter, usually a fragment of shell, so that the bead is made exclusively of mother-of-pearl. Nature never does the same thing twice, which is why beads vary in shape and size. Some are round or oval, others are long or twisted. It's these irregularities that give them their charm.
These freshwater pearls are AA grade, which means they have good luster and only slight imperfections.
How to use your freshwater pearls?
Combine them with shells and mother-of-pearl chips for a summery, seaside-style piece of jewelry. The result is colorful, chic jewelry with a touch of originality!
You can also use them in a bracelet, combined with Miyuki seed beads mounted in the shape of flowers. Use this tutorial for inspiration. And feel free to vary the seed beads' colors to create blue, red, yellow, green flowers...
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, our tutorials and technical sheets will guide you through every step. You'll find advice on choosing the right thread, mastering stringing and mounting techniques, and optimizing the arrangement of your beads for a harmonious result. Thanks to these resources, you'll be able to fully exploit the beauty and creative potential of freshwater pearls, and create unique, long-lasting and elegant jewelry.
Each piece is unique and may differ significantly from the photo.
Variations in hole size and diameter possible.
Freshwater beads have been subjected to a bleaching process without the addition of colorants or varnishes.
Details:
Length: approx. 12 mm
Diameter: approx. 10 mm
Hole diameter: approx. 0.6 mm
Sold in strings of 39 centimeters, i.e. approx. 32 pieces.
