Enhance your handmade jewelry with this gorgeous irregular freshwater bead, whose natural round shape adds an organic and authentic touch to your DIY necklaces, bracelets, or earrings.
Cultivated in freshwater, these beads are composed entirely of mother-of-pearl, which gives them their characteristic natural luster. The round, slightly irregular shape is typical of freshwater beads: each bead is unique and may vary slightly in shape, size, or color. The color is a pearly white, with soft, luminous highlights that vary depending on the angle of the light. The AA+ grade indicates a very high level of quality: the luster is pronounced and imperfections are barely visible. This bead measures approximately 18 mm in diameter.
What are freshwater beads?
Freshwater beads are natural beads cultivated in the freshwater of rivers and lakes. They are nucleated using organic material, typically a shell fragment, which allows the bead to consist exclusively of nacre. Nature never creates two identical beads: the shape and size of the beads vary, which is part of their charm.
This round bead shape lends itself to many uses in DIY jewelry. Strung on wire or elastic, it easily fits into a freshwater bead bracelet, worn alone or combined with other beads. Mounted on a headpin, it quickly transforms into simple, elegant earrings. It can also be used as a spacer in a necklace or hung from a fine chain to create a minimalist pendant.
No matter your skill level, resources are available to help you: technical sheets on choosing materials, advice on different assembly techniques, and tips for selecting the right wire based on the type of bead. Find all the tutorials and practical guides on the website to progress at your own pace with your creations.
Each piece is unique and may differ significantly from the photo.
Sizes and hole diameters may vary.
The freshwater beads have undergone a bleaching process without the addition of dyes or varnish.
Details:
Diameter: Approximately 18 mm. The diameter may vary from approximately 18 mm to 18.5 mm
Thickness: approximately 3.5 mm. The thickness may vary between 3.5 and 5 mm
Hole diameter: 0.6 mm
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