Make a multitude of chic and elegant DIY costume jewelry with these irregular Biwa freshwater pearls!
What are freshwater pearls?Freshwater pearls are natural pearls bred in the fresh waters of rivers and lakes. These pearls are nucleated using organic material, 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.
Biwa pearls were originally cultivated on Lake Biwa in Japan. Hence the name! They are renowned for their different shapes and colors.
These freshwater beads are AA grade, which means they have good luster and slight imperfections. Their excellent quality makes them ideal for creations that are both beautiful and affordable.
Want to know more about freshwater pearl grades? Visit our technical data sheet.
How to use these natural beads?
Nothing could be simpler! Mix freshwater cultured pearls with natural stone beads on an elastic thread. Finish with a sturdy surgeon's knot for a trendy bracelet.
Get inspired by our tutorial on how to make an original bracelet quickly and easily with a chain and freshwater pearls. It's the perfect piece of jewelry for summer.
Need more ideas? Check out all our bead jewelry tutorials for all occasions.
Are you new to DIY? We've got the tips and tricks you need to get started. Discover our beginner's jewelry course to make elastic bracelets and many other techniques to learn how to create your own jewelry.
Wondering how to recognize a freshwater pearl? This practical guide to the differences between freshwater pearls, cultured pearls and mother-of-pearl will help you.
Each piece is unique and may differ significantly from the photo.
Variations in hole size and diameter are possible.
Freshwater pearls have been subjected to a bleaching process without the addition of dyes or varnish.
Details:
Length: approx. 17 mm to 23 mm
Width: approx. 8 mm
Hole diameter: 0.6 mm
Sold in bags of 6
