Hello,
Thank you for your question. This is a Swarovski Crystal Pearl. The core of the bead is real crystal, made in Austria. It is then coated with 9 layers of pearl-effect coating that imitates mother-of-pearl, so the colour is not simply dyed on the surface.
With normal, careful wear the coating holds up well, and we have not received any negative feedback on this product. Like any coated bead, it can still wear over time with repeated friction, nails, or contact with perfume, cosmetics, chlorine or sweat. To keep the pearls looking their best, we recommend avoiding contact with water and cosmetics, and storing the jewellery on its own after wearing.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.