These rice-grain freshwater beads are ideal for making chic and elegant DIY costume jewelry.
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.
These freshwater beads are AA- grade, which means they have medium 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 your freshwater pearls?
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.
Make a multi-row bracelet as shown in our tutorial. This elastic bracelet doesn't require a clasp, making it ideal for those new to DIY jewelry-making.
Get inspired by our tutorial to make a pretty elastic bracelet with freshwater beads enhanced by a touch of gold. Ideal for beginners, simply thread the natural beads onto an elastic thread and you're done.
Looking for inspiration? Take a look at our do-it-yourself bead jewelry tutorials.
New to beading? Don't panic! We've got tips to guide you through your first steps.
Take a look at our beginner's course on making elastic bracelets, and 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. 6 mm
Diameter: approx. 5 mm
Hole diameter: approx. 0.6 mm
Sold in bags of 10.
