![]() White Center Station #B135AN 10" medium $17.45 / 12" plus size $19.07
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![]() Single Strand with Silver Clasp #B102AN 10"...$27.01 / 12"...$32.01
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![]() With Sterling Silver Beads #B104AN 10"...$17.34 / 12"...$20.18 |
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With 14 Ky Gold Clasp More Info #B701AN 10"...$63.70 / 12"...$69.15 |
Dangle Pearl Anklet More Info #B114AN 10"...$55.52 / 12"...$66.94 |
With Blue Crystal More Info #B115AN 10"...$64.18 / 12"...$77.76 |
![]() With Silver Clasp More Info #B128AN 10"...$29.53 / 12"...$35.09 |
![]() With Sterling Silver Beads More Info #B129AN 10"...$18.32 / 12"...$21.40 |
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Pearl, Crystal and Garnet More Info #B125AN 10"...$26.52 / 12"...$31.86 |
Desert Sunset More Info #B419AN 10"...$45.98 / 12"...$55.43 |
Pink Pearl with 14 Ky Gold Clasp More Info #B703AN 10"...$63.56 / 12"...$68.99 |
![]() Peacock Pearl and Silver More Info #B105AN 10"... $14.66 / 12"... $17.14 |
![]() White and Peacock Tinted More Info #B118AN 10"...$53.39 / 12"...$63.33 |
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4mm White and Peacock Tinted More Info #B101AN 10"...$25.44 |
Peacock Pearl AB More Info #S-176AN Sale $9.00 |
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Crystal and White Pearl More Info #S-206AN Sale $11.50 |
4mm Green Peacock More Info #S-165BR Sale $12.00 |
Light Lavender More Info #S-169AN Sale $9.50 |
![]() With freshwater pearls, the host mollusk is first allowed to grow for 1-2 years before beginning the process. After starting the pearl 'seed', the mollusk is again allowed to grow from 3-5 years while the pearl develops. Once the pearls are developed, they are harvested. The pearls will have many different shapes, and a wide range of colors. (See pic.) They are then sorted by size, quality and color. Next, they are drilled, and strung on temporary strands. Once we hand pick strands that meet our quality standards, we re-sort, match and discard individual pearls that do not meet our guidelines. We put emphasis on surface, or nacre quality and consistent color over perfect roundness. |
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Cultured freshwater pearls are graded by shape, quality and color. The most expensive pearls are nearly perfectly round, with consistent color and a smooth, mar free surface. Pearls with all three of these attributes, AAA grade, are quite expensive. On average, less than 2% of all jewelry grade pearls have all three qualities perfectly. Those lacking perfection in either of the three qualities, are considerably cheaper. Expect to pay at least 10 times the average price for A or AA grade, or something is wrong. We select pearls with good color, very little markings, but with an off-round, or potato shape. Because the pearls are not perfectly round, they are more affordable. It is our opinion that this is the best trade-off for affordable, yet beautiful pearls. |