Freshwater pearls have the widest range of colors of any pearl type, appearing in natural shades of pink, peach, lavender and white, in moderate, versatile sizes ranging from 6.0mm through 12.5mm. Choose from a hand-selected, hand-crafted collection of Freshwater pearl necklaces, Freshwater pearl earrings, bracelets, pendants and carefully matched Freshwater pearl jewelry sets.
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Freshwater pearl price starts at $210 for a bracelet and runs up to $4,880 for the largest 12.5mm, AAAA Quality pearl necklace. Freshwater pearl mussels are nucleated up to 25 times on each side of the shell, with a potential harvest of 50 pearls per mussel. Their harvests vastly outnumber Akoya pearls, which only produce 1-2 pearls per oyster. Along with their slightly off-round to near-round shapes, the harvest volume of Freshwater pearls contributes significantly to the price difference between Akoya pearls and how much Freshwater pearls cost. AAAA Freshwater pearl necklaces, which represent the top 1% of each pearl harvest, will come close to the price of a AA+ Quality Akoya necklace of similar size; this is due to their near-perfect round shapes and high luster, which is comparable to saltwater Akoya pearls. Freshwater pearls value is based primarily on the quality of the luster, the roundness of the pearls, surface quality and size; this pearl type is known for its softer, more satiny luster and slightly off-round shapes, so improvement in those attributes will cause the Freshwater pearls price to increase. The best selling Freshwater pearl necklaces are in the 7.5-8.0mm range, AAA to AAAA grading, and will cost $330 to $470, depending on the pearl quality you choose.
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Real Freshwater pearls are primarily cultured in China and prized for their durability, thanks to solid nacre all the way through with no bead nucleus inside, which makes them ideal for everyday jewelry like Freshwater pearl necklaces and Freshwater pearl bracelets. Available in a pastel range of natural colors including white, pink, peach, and lavender, these pearls offer lasting beauty without color treatments. Black and other colored Freshwater pearls are color-treated, usually dyed, to achieve unique, iridescent shades. Typically ranging from 6.0mm to 12.5mm in size, genuine Freshwater pearls are versatile enough for everyday wear or special occasions; we offer both AAA and AAAA Quality Freshwater pearls for the roundest shapes and smooth surface quality. Our high quality Freshwater pearls are featured in handcrafted AAAA Freshwater pearl necklaces, Freshwater pearl earrings, bracelets, and Freshwater pearl jewelry sets, finished with durable silk knot work along with solid 14kt gold clasps, chains and mountings at our workshop here in Los Angeles.
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Freshwater pearls are cultivated in China, and are known for their variety of natural colors and shapes. Saltwater pearls typically produce one pearl per oyster, while freshwater mussels can produce up to 50 pearls at once.
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Freshwater pearls range from 6.0mm to 12.5mm, with the most popular sizes being 7.0-9.0mm for their versatile proportions.
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Yes, Freshwater pearls are good quality; they have a solid nacre composition that makes them very durable, with softer luster, but very fine quality Freshwater pearls can be comparable to Akoya pearls.
Freshwater pearls can often outlast other pearl types due to their solid nacre composition, which is similar to natural pearls. Many Freshwater pearl pieces become treasured family heirlooms.
Care for Freshwater pearls by wiping them with a soft, damp cloth after wearing to remove oils and cosmetics. Store them separately in a soft pouch away from metal jewelry that could scratch their surfaces.
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Yes, Freshwater pearls are real, genuine pearls that are cultured in a freshwater pearl mussel and are composed of solid nacre. Inspect your pearls carefully for tell-tale imperfections, and try the Tooth Test to check for a gritty surface texture to verify if your pearls are real.
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