Wholesale Keshi pearls

Keshi pearls or popularly known as cornflakes pearls are very much in demand these days. These pearls are called as Cornflakes pearls due to their very unusual shape. Keshi pearls are very unique due to their different methods of formation. These pearls are also called Poppy seed pearls (keshi means poppy seeds in Japanese).

Keshi pearls are formed before development of pearl oyster spits out the nucleus or nucleus breaks and forms into two pearl sacs of circles of nacre without nucleus. In wholesale markets Keshi pearls are available in many shapes and sizes, these pearls are rare therefore usually cost more since oysters are re-nucleated to prohibit formation of Keshi pearls.

These Keshi pearls are very popular due to its high luster and unique orientation they are very desirable for making fancy jewelry. In a boutique store, a keshi pearl necklace can easily cost $400 and up. Therefore quite a lot jewelry designers are turning to wholesalers who wholesale keshi pearls on line for affordable prices because they usually can get the rock bottom prices for they are sold directly from pearl farsm. These pearls are available in many different sizes. You can also have keshi pearls to be processed in almost all possible colors by http://www.orientalpearls.net/. They have the ability to process your pearls in any color.

White, green, silver, lavender, purple, grey are some colors to choose from. In general Keshi pearls available on temporary strands are 8mm to 10mm in size. These pearls are usually drilled in center but you can have them drilled anywhere you want. These freshwater keshi pearls are usually temporarily strung on loose strands. Wholesale pearls of same size and shape are very difficult to find as keshi pearls don’t have any uniform size. If you are buying these pearls from wholesaler then you can have choice of color, shape and size as per your demand.

Usually keshi pearls are very small in size but rarely some large size pearls are available in wholesale market. These are large in size and also are very thin. Since they are hard to come by, they usually cost a lot more than smaller ones.

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Wholesale Rice pearls

Oval shaped pearls are usually also referred to as Rice pearls. Rice pearls are one of the favorite choices for customers and even jewelry designers as there are many variations seen in their color and sizes.

Many types of rice pearls are available in market like Ester egg rice pearls are pearls that are smooth and slightly banded. Peach colored rice pearls are usually pink and yellow in color and have light banding and have tiny dimples. Tiny rice pearls are also called seed pearls that are very popular.

Wholesale rice pearls are available on temporary strings for making jewelry. You can use these rice pearls to create beautiful jewelry. You can have either single color or single type of rice pearls strand or mixed rice pearls you will be able to create many different designs using these pearls. Jewelry made up of rice pearls look very classic and elegant.

Necklaces made of rice pearls are very popular. You can even combine these rice pearls with gold and silver. Rice pearls have very high luster and it does not have any surface markings. These rice pearls usually don’t have any flaws.

Wholesale rice pearls are available in many different colors like white, pink, green, lavender, brown, black and any possible color you can think of. Wholesale rice pearls are available in many different sizes ranging from 1mm, 4mm to 11mm. These pearls usually come on temporary strand of different lengths. Many online suppliers also offer custom made as per your requirements of size, length and any other specification. So it is always profitable to buy rice pearl online it is always cheaper than local jewelers.

Buying wholesale rice pearls cuts travel costs tremendously. Always choose pearls from wholesaler who has their own pearl farm. So they can even customize pearls as per customer’s demands about size, shapes and pearl grades.

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Wholesale coral beads

Coral beads can be used for creative work like jewelry making, crafts and for anything, one can think about. These beads are very popular amongst lovers of jewelry. You can combine these beads to create your own designs.

You can have most vivid colored Coral beads amongst all semiprecious stones. Undoubtedly, coral beads make glamorous, eye-catching jewelry or one could say it is rather a challenge to make beautiful jewelry out of these intently colored beads.

Corals are available in many different colors like black, white, and silver but most popular is Red. You can even pair up these coral beads with other gemstones; most popular combination these days is combination of Coral and Turquoise. Red corals makes very fine jewelry, these natural red beads are often called as Fire coral or Blood coral. Pink corals are very popular amongst women and due to its cute baby pink color is often referred as Angle Skin coral.

You can even different shapes in coral beads like round, bamboo or twig. For necklace and bracelets, rounded beads of tube or abstract shaped corals are very popular. For contemporary natural look, choose coral beads with branch shape.

There are some important things, one should know before choosing coral beads for jewelry. The most important is taking care of corals. Corals are very soft and delicate and they easily break. While cleaning them you have to be very gentle. Many times coral colors are dyed, so it can loose color if exposed to very hot and humid conditions.

Wholesale bead dealers collect beads from across the world to satisfy customer’s demands. They usually give great bargain if you bought in bulk. There is large variety available in coral beads in size, color, shape. Even there are various sizes to choose from. You can mix sizes in different ways to match your style.

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Unconventional pearl jewelry

Whenever you think about pearl jewelry, you usually think about round pearl necklace or stud pearl earring, which is simply associated with elegance and simplicity. Now there is a new trend in pearl jewelry, Unconventional pearl jewelry. So what is this conventional pearl jewelry? It is simply the jewelry that is made not made up from classic round white pearls with old-fashioned clasps.

When one thinks, about pearl colors, the pearls are always white or cream colored but pearls can be of any color from white, black, pink, purple in Freshwater pearls. Cream, golden and silver are available in South Sea pearls. These pearls colors can have amazing luster as white colored but they are more affordable that conventional white pearls.

Round and near round shaped pearls are classic and expensive. There are many other shapes of pearls like pear, teardrop, stick, button to asymmetrical pearls or you can have pearls with no specific shape Baroque pearls. Jewelry made up of Baroque pearls is the newest trend in the pearl jewelry.

As there are, different colors and shapes are available in pearls even different settings are available like; you can have one multicolor pendant that will have many colored pearls so you can wear it with any outfit. On the other hand, one can have one pedant with one pink, one black and one white pearl that will suit any outfit. You can have combination of pearls and crystals in the pearl strands.

Coin pearl jewelry is becoming very popular day by day. Coin pearls have very high luster and amazing looking one flat side, which make earring or bracelet very spectacular. You can have real coins or crystal accented with copper colored coin pearls. You can even mix n match these various colored pearls for funky look. If you wished for some extraordinary look combined irregular baroque pearls with some coral sticks or gold beads.

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Wholesale Coin pearls

Pearls, which have shape similar to coins, are called as coin pearls. These pearls usually have to flat side. There are many shapes are available in coin pearls though round pearls are widely used for jewelry; rectangular, heart or star shaped coin pearls are also available in market. Size and shape of coin pearls depends upon shape of nucleus implanted. These pearls usually have very high luster due to which they are used widely for jewelry.

Wholesale coin pearls are available in many different shapes and many colors from white, pink cream to black any color you want. If you wish to buy wholesale coin pearls then they are available mainly on loose temporary strings, using these pearls you can make your own jewelry. These pearls on temporary strings are available in many shapes. Teardrop and round shaped coin pearl strand usually have pearls with very high luster and regular round and teardrop shaped pearls.

Unique feature about coin pearls are that it can be drilled at center or side drilled. Center drilled coin pearls are unique and represents excellent value for your money. These center drilled pearls with rough surface give wearer very natural look. These wholesale coin pearls are very suitable for unique type of jewelry making. Side drilled round coin pearls usually have smooth surface and they have high luster. Rectangular shape coin pearls are very natural looking pearls and are ideal for making exotic jewelry.

When you are buying wholesale pearls, it is always a very good deal. Many of these jewelers have pearl farm so there is no middle man. There is vast variety of designs which are displayed on the website so can easily make choice. Buying pearls in wholesale will give you best value for your money. Overhead prices like sales persons, boutiques are cut down to zero so these jewelers offer customers pearls in wholesale price.

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Turquoise Beads

Turquoise is the oldest gemstone used for protection; this gemstone is also symbol of wealth and friendship. It is becoming more and more rare and costly but this gemstone is never out of fashion. Finest Turquoise comes from Iran; most beautiful Turquoise comes from China and Sinai. Along with Zircon it is a birthstone of Sagittarius, and anniversary stone of fifth year of marriage. It is believed that Turquoise brings happiness and protection to all

This is opaque mineral composed of mainly phosphates. Most popular color of Turquoise is Sky blue; but its color ranges from Sky blue to apple green. Best quality Turquoise has dark color and without any black veins or white spots.

According to gemstone therapist Turquoise neutralizes over acidity, also help to heal stomach problem and viral infection. It helps reduces pains and relaxes cramps. Turquoise also helps to increase growth and muscular strength. It is advisable to be worn Turquoise on the solar plexus.

Many times Turquoise beads available in market are enhanced and machine made. You can get Turquoise beads of any shape and sizes as per your choice. Usually Turquoise beads are available from 4mm, 6mm, 8mm to 13mm size. Beads with natural veins just looks alike specially made design and it also depicts that Turquoise is natural.

Turquoise is relatively softer stone with hardness 6. Since it is a soft stone is subsequently hardened by wax treatment. Wax treatment makes stone more resistant. Sometimes synthetic resins are used for hardening. These treated Turquoise stone fetch higher value. It should be stored very carefully and should be cleaned once in year with diluted liquor ammonia, this restores its original color which otherwise becomes greener with passing years. Do not store Turquoise with other jewelry. Also protect your Turquoise from heat and bright light.

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Pearl shapes

Pearl is cherished as a symbol of purity and elegance from centuries. People around the world use these pearls as jewelry or decorative objects. Pearls are the only gemstone obtained from animals. Pearls are collected from both, freshwater and marine water.

Since pearls are organic gemstones, they can occur in wide variety of shapes. Pearl’s shape depends upon factors inside the shell of mollusk like; shape of nucleus or position of pearl within the shell and many more. The shape of the pearl determines its value. Perfectly round pearl is very rare. There are mainly three categories of pearl shape; spherical, Symmetrical and Baroque.

Spherical shapes are nearly round; this shape is most familiar, classic shape of pearl. Symmetrical pearls are regular shaped pearls, if pearl is divided into two parts they can be divided into two equal halves and Baroque shapes are irregular and abstract.

Some basic pearl shapes are as follows:

Round: When anyone thinks about the Pearls, round is only shape that comes into the mind. These pearls are very rare. Perfectly round and unblemished they look which are very rare and expensive. They range from perfectly round to oval in shape.

Near Round: These pearls are not round but oval. These pearls are slightly flattened or elongated. These pearls belong to Spherical category.

Oval: These pearls are “Oval” in shape and they are narrower at the ends than center. They belong to symmetrical category.

Drop: Drop pearls are pearls which looks like a pear or sometimes available in a teardrop shape. They are usually short and fat. They are usually used for making earring and pendants. They belong to same Symmetrical pearls category as “Oval” pearls.

Button: These pearls usually have flattened shape. They are suitable for stud type of earrings. Their flattened side can be easily attached to jewelry setting.

Baroque: Baroque pearls do not have any specific shape. Any irregular shaped pearl fall into this category. They are very cheap. They can have amazing luster and can look amazingly gorgeous.

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Pearl Color

Pearl comes in wide array of colors from White to Black; you can have pearl of any shade in between white to black. Pearl color is not due to single factor, three factors are responsible for color of a pearl. Body color, Overtones and Orient are the three factors.

Body color is the prominent main color. It depends upon the type of oyster which produces it. For example- black lipped oyster produces black colored pearls. Body color may be anything from white, silver, golden, green, blue or as said earlier Black.

Overtones: Color that appears on top of pearl’s body color is called as Overtone. These overtone somewhat alters body color of pearl, It also add depth and glow to pearls natural color. Usually white pearls have rose pink overtone. It is not necessary that every pearl should have an overtone some pearls does not have overtone at all.

Orient: Orient is usually referred to shimmering iridescence or you can call it “play of color”. It can be a like rainbow or just subtle combination of colors like pink, green, silver and green. These caused by the way in which light is reflected through various thin layers of nacre.

Price of pearl usually does not depend upon color. But presence of overtone color and iridescence makes pearl more valuable. You can choose color that best suited to you.

Always remember few things while buying colored pearls. Always judge them against non – reflective white background, never judge pearls on black background. If possible compare pearl color in different lighting conditions like day light, fluorescent etc. If you are looking for matching pearls then it is better to take those previously bought pearls with you. Consider uniformity of colors. Many pearls are artificially colored by treatments like dying or irradiation. These treated pearls can be easily spot by looking for concentrations of color near the drilled hole.

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Pearl as medicine

Pearls are used as medicine and for health related purposes since its discovery. Even modern pharmaceutical company use pearls in medicine. In most cultures around the world from Chinese, Indian to European; pearls has been used for medicinal purpose. In 13^th century a German monk Albertus Magnus recorded pearls as medicine that is good for “mental diseases”, affection of heart and in hemorrhage and dysentery.

Pearl as medicine are alkaline and contain calcium which is useful as medicine for stomach upsets if combined with some herbs and would be useful for soothing heart etc.. We ususally wholesale pearls when pearls are purchased by pharmaceutical companies to use for medicine.

Pearls are often worn as jewelry for their curative powers. Pearls eliminate emotional imbalances, helps in problems of stomach, spleen, intestine and ulcer problems. Wearing pearls said to help to increase self confidence. Pearl is said to be as sign of Chastity, modesty and purity, it a symbol of Love, Happiness and successes.

Inferior quality pearls are grounded into fine powder which is used to prepare high quality calcium which used in pharmaceutical industries. This pearl powder in made into potions, balms and used in wide verities. Pearl powder as medicine is very common in Asian countries.

Modern pharmaceutical companies use pearl powder which has nano size pearl particles, which contains at least 15 amino acids and micro-elements which are not produced by human body and are very important.

Pearl powder is usually used in conditioning creams, foundation creams and other skin enhancing product. It is added as skin enhancing component in foundation creams. In China and other Asian countries it used for complexion care for thousand years. It tenderizes skin, beautify skin and resist aging.

If pearl powder is taken internally it is claimed to aid in arresting convulsion, improving vision, tranquilizing the mind, prevents disease and said to promote tissue generation.

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Stick pearls and Nugget pearls

Biwa pearls are often referred as stick pearls as these pearls look like sticks. Stick pearls have free shapes with roughed surface. Though they are irregular in shape, they have good color and luster.

Biwa pearls is most famous type of freshwater pearls, these pearls are obtained from mussels grown in Lake Biwa, Japan. White is most common color in Biwa pearls. While inserting seed bead of Small Square is inserted into mussel, this mussel requires three or more years to produce pearls of good quality.

Due its amazing shape many different jewelry items like necklace or earring or even you can make bracelets. Stick pearls can be Length drilled or center drilled. They are available in wide range of colors from black, white, grey with multicolor overtones.

Nugget or Baroque pearls

Baroque pearls or sometime referred as Nugget pearls; are pearls with irregular shape. Due to their unusual appearance they are unique. Baroque pearls have many sizes and colors. These pearls are irregular and non symmetrical. Baroque pearls resembles to stick, cross or any other shape. Pearls which does not have typical round or off round shape are called Semi baroque pearls. Baroque pearls are considered to be more natural looking pearls. Some nugget shapes pearls may have one or two side flat.

Baroque shaped pearls are produced when expanding pearl sac grows irregularly because of no appreciable resistance or sometimes pearl cysts are lodged in muscular tissue means mantle-tissue is nucleated instead of bead. Baroque shape differs as its origin changes. In Akoya pearls in baroque pearls it has small tail that comes to a sharp point behind a rounded front.

Due to its unusual shape different jewelry items can be made like earrings, necklace or bracelet. Baroque pearls are available in many different sizes from 3mm to 10mm.

Baroque pearls are least expensive. Cost of baroque pearls depends on their type, like South Sea and Tahitian pearls which are produced by black- lipped oyster are most expensive among all baroque pearls. Jewelry made up from baroque pearls is excellent choice if you are looking for original and unique look.

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Natural Pearls -Some Famous Pearls

Pearl is one of the oldest gems in the world. Natural pearl stands out to be rare findings and have been admired for thousands of years. Here are some pearls that are reminders of Pearl history.

Abernathy pearls: This pearl was discovered by William Abernathy in 1967 in River Tay. This pearl is also referred as “Little Willie”. This is a pink spherical pearl with outstanding quality. This pearl was of 44 grain which is rare to find in natural freshwater pearls.

The Gogibus pearl: This was largest discovered pearl in 17^th century. It was found on off the coast of the West Indies. This pear shaped pearl weighed 126 carats. King Philip purchased this pearl from merchant named Gobius so the name, who wore this pearl as button in his cap.

Big Pink Pearl: Big pink pearl is listed in the Guinness book of World Records recorded as largest natural abalone pearl. This pearl was valued in 1997 at $ 4.7 million US dollars. Weight of this baroque shaped pearl was 470 carats. This pearl was discovered by Wesley Rankin at California’s Salt Point State Park in Petaluma, California.

The Hope pearl: The Hope pearl is largest and most famous pearl in Saltwater. This pearl weighed 450 carat, it is drop-shaped blister pearl. This White pearl measured 2 X 4 inches. This hope pearl has wide color range from greenish-gold on one end and white on other. This pearl is now at the British Museum of Natural History.

Pearl of Allah: This is a largest pearl on record of famous pearls. This was harvested from giant clam, at coast of Palawan Islands, Philippines. Pearl of Allah is 9.4 inches and weighed 14 lbs. This pearl was evaluated at $ 40 million. Muslim diver who found that pearl named that pearl as Pearl of Allah.

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Freshwater potato pearls

Freshwater pearls are pearls which are harvested from freshwater mussels and shells. Natural freshwater pearls are never perfectly round. They have many different shapes like round, oval, coin, nuggets, baroque and semi baroque, the most common and widely used for jewelry is potato pearls.

Potato pearls does not have a specific shape they can be of any shape from round to elliptical, due to their oval shape potato pearls are sometimes referred as semi round pearls. These freshwater are usually harvested from China. These pearls are side drilled without any hard edge or flat side.

While grafting shell for freshwater pearls nucleus is not inserted inside shell instead of that small square piece is inserted in upper valve. Twist is given to mantle for to give round shape to pearls. A single mollusk can produce up to 50 pearls. Freshwater pearls are durable, chipping resistant and do not undergo
degeneration easily.

These freshwater pearls are known for their wide range of color, they are available in white, pink, red, silver, copper, golden, lavender, purple, Blue and yellow. Most popular and desirable colors are pastel pink, lavender, purple and rose color. Different colors depend upon various conditions like mussel species, genetics, water quality and position of pearl in shell. Due to various colors and diversity in shape it is very difficult to find perfectly matching pearls for strand.

Freshwater potato pearls can be used alone in pearl strand or you can use them with large pearls. Many times Potato pearls are used as spacers. If you are making jewelry for children you can use colors like Teal green, olive green, baby pink or sky blue. For fancy jewelry you can use Silver, golden, green or red.

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Tahitian Black Pearls

Black South Sea pearls are famously known as Tahitian pearls, they are large, exotic and beautiful. These pearls are native of French Polynesia. These pearls are famous for their intense color, which is produced by Pinctada margarifera known as Black lipped oyster in Cook and Carolina Islands of French Polynesia.

Tahitian or Black color have metallic luster. Amazing luster and thick nacre makes Tahitian pearls more expensive. Commercially viable Tahitian pearls have at least 1mm of radius. Black pearl with nacre thinner than 1mm is not called Tahitian pearls. Very thin nacre decreases durability of Tahitian pearls.

Surface imperfections decrease the value of these black pearls. You can opt for some pearls with flaws or blemishes on one side. You can cover those blemishes while making jewelry. There is a specific rating, which is used for grading Tahitian pearls like A, B, C, D and Top gem. Top gem pearl is flawless and has excellent luster.

A: Surface of these pearls is 90% flaw free. They may have some light concentrated imperfections with one or two deep perfections. These pearls has very high luster.
B: Surface of these pearls is 70% flaw free with some light concentrated imperfection.
C: 40% flaw free surface with some light and high concentrated imperfections. These pearls have medium luster.
D: Large amount of flaws and very dull luster.

Tahitian pearls are available in many colors other than black like gray, green, lavender and brown. With iridescence these pearls looks like peacock feather. Even some are dyed so always take dye test before buying Black pearls. Dyed pearls don’t possess natural overtones. Also you can compare with natural pearls. There are many shapes available in these Black pearls like Round, off-round, Drop, Button and circle. They can grow to 9mm to 22mm of diameter. As size increases so does the price.

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Chinese pearls

Around 4000 years ago Chinese people discovered a most delicate gem which had brilliant shine, Pearl. China has the oldest pearl production tradition than anywhere in the world. It has been one of the important parts of Chinese culture.

Southern region of China has ideal breeding conditions so most of pearls produced in China come from southern part. 96% percent of peals in worldwide market are from China. China also exporting pearls to Japan and large quantity of Chinese pearls are used for Japanese pearl jewelry.

Pearl oyster require some unique living conditions like; diversity of water areas, less polluted river and sea water, cheap and rich feed for pearl oysters, compared to Japan there very few earthquake prone areas and most important very advanced pearl breeding techniques. China fulfills all these conditions very well.

Chinese pearls come in a wide range of lustrous iridescent colors ranging from white, cream, pale pink, purple, black and many more. Chinese Pearls are usually priced low mainly due to low pearl-breeding cost and low labor cost. Chinese people initiated nucleation of their freshwater pearls, which resulted into even round pearls. Rejected freshwater pearls are reshaped into spheres and those are used as nucleus.

Most pearls cultivated in China are freshwater pearls; these pearls are usually harvested from mollusk living in lakes and rivers. Their shapes can be anything from elongated, round, oval, potato, baroque and they have unusual milky translucent appearance. Few decades ago many Chinese people used to dye pearls to bright red, blue, yellow, lavender and black also. Now china offers a selection of beautiful natural colors.

Chinese Akoya pearls having size less than 8mm have better quality than Japanese Akoya pearls. Chinese pearls are nearly white or mottled are usually treated by bleaching agents or bright fluorescent lights and also heat treatment also used. Chinese pearls are as valuable as Japanese pearls. Click here for more information on pearls http://www.orientalpearls.net/freshwater_pearls.php

Tiger’s eye beads

Tiger’s eye is named so as it resembles the eye of a tiger. Tiger’s eye has compact fibers of quartz those are compressed inside stone during formation. Light reflects from these fibers which gives the stone a silky appearance. Stone with golden yellow reflection on a brown back ground is called Tiger’s eye. Yellow and brown strips are due to iron oxides. It is generally considered as an anniversary stone for the ninth year of marriage and the birth stone for the sun sign Capricorn.

Tiger’s eye colors vary from brown to brownish yellow and sometimes from blue to blue grey. Tiger’s eye is sometimes given permanent heat treatment.

Tiger’s eye beads are said to have many healing abilities like it relieves high blood pressure. Tiger’s eye beads are helpful against diseases like bronchial, asthma, kidney problems and many more also heals wounds, digestion and stomach problems.

Tiger’s eye beads are used to stimulate wealth and abundance and it enhances the stability to maintain wealth. It creates Harmony i.e. has the power to create order out of chaos. It is said that Tiger’s eye brings calm and serenity from within making you feel calm and composed. Also used for focusing the mind, it is said that Tiger’s eye beads gives protection during travel and increases confidence. Tiger’s eye is very warm and a beneficial stone.

Tiger’ eye beads are usually available in size from 4mm, 6mm. 8mm to 18mm. Common colors in Tiger’s eye is Rich gold with Earthy browns also in unusual colors like red, cream, blue, black. You can use Tiger’s eye beads to make single strand or you can combine it with freshwater pearls. Necklace or bracelet made up of Tiger’s eye looks very stunning.

Protect Tiger’s eye from scratches and sharp blows. Large temperature may affect its structure.

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Potato pearls and Button pearls

• Potato pearls
The shape of these pearls range from round to elliptical or oval which is somewhat similar to that of a potato so these pearls are called as Potato pearls. The potato pearls are freshwater pearls harvested from china. Sometimes they are also called as semi round pearls. These pearls are side drilled in round shape and they do not have hard edge or flat side.

These pearls are usually available in white, black, pink, green, brown, mauve and many more. If you want to buy loose pearls there is wide range of colors. Due to their unique size you can use them with large pearls or you can use them as spacers. If you to make jewelry for children, you can choose colors like Teal green, Champagne, olive green or cute baby blue. For some fancy jewelry you can use Silver grey, hot pink, spring green or Cranberry. For more classic jewelry choose from Yellow, Orchid, Lawn green, Royal blue, Deep pink, and Turquoise

• Button pearls
Button pearls are called so due to their specific size round on one side and flat side on other. These pearls are usually harvested when many pearls are produced in one oyster or mussel. These pearls are obtained from mussels or oyster native of China.

These pearls are usually used in earring and other jewelry due to their semi round shape. They are commonly combined with diamonds. Button shapes pearls which are round in shape are called “Tall buttons” but these pearls are very rare. Button pearls are usually available in 1-2mm, 3- 4mm to 9-10mm size. These pearls usually have very high luster and are absolutely flawless. Along with classic white colors these pearls are also available in pink, black and lavender. Cost of button pearls depends upon the type of oyster or mussel from which it is harvested. South Sea pearls and Tahitian pearls are most expensive amongst all pearls available. Button pearls usually have multicolor overtones.

Bracelet made up of button pearls is one of the most popular pearl jewelry available. While making necklace of button pearls, these pearls are drilled through their shorter diameter so they fit like disks in strand.

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