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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