Oval Freshwater Pearl
September 23rd, 2011
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Freshwater Pearls You Would Like for Your Jewelry
Freshwater pearls occur in a wide variety of pale shades including white, pink, orange, salmon, lavender, purple, green, and bronze. These pearls also come in many shapes. Pearls are named according to their different shapes and colors. When a pearl is irregular in shape it is called baroque; if it is shaped like a small dome and flat at its base, it is called a button pearl. Many names describe the pearls’ shape such as: coin, cross, keshi, peanut, round, potato, rice and stick. The shape of a pearl depends on many factors, the most important being the location in the mollusk where it was formed. If formed between the mantle and shell, a non-spherical blister pearl will form attached to the inside surface of the shell. If formed within the mollusk’s soft tissues, it will be free and unattached from the shell wall (these are called true pearls). If formed adjacent to a muscle in the mollusk, it could become irregular in shape. The most prized shape today is spherical, called “round” in the pearl industry, a shape that becomes increasingly rare as the size of the pearl increases. Thus, very large round pearls are both rare and very expensive. A perfectly round pearl should roll in a straight line when placed on an incline. Pearls that veer of course are not perfectly round and are called semi-round. The most highly prized non-round pearls are symmetrical and include teardrop and pear-shaped pearls.
Button pearls and characterized by rounded tops and flattish bottoms. Potato pearls produced by freshwater oysters are off round in shape and resemble small oval potatoes. Pearls with irregular shapes are called baroque. This term usually describes large pearls with an irregular but interesting shape.
Keshi pearls, also called chance pearls, are one the main types of baroque pearls on the market today. Other shapes such as cross or stick pearls are descriptive names, these pearls are formed from the nucleus that is placed inside the gonad of the oyster. If the nucleus is shaped like a heart then the pearl will come out heart-shaped and so on.
Freshwater pearls are not only the most common of pearls but they are the most versatile in the culturing processes. Fine jewelry is made from these first class pearls. The many types, shapes and colors of freshwater pearls make desirable and resplendent jewelry.
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7x9mm Lavender Freshwater Pearl Top Drilled Oval Beads $4.49 |
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7x9mm Pink Freshwater Pearl Top Drilled Oval Beads $4.49 |
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5.5×6.5mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 15″ $0.99 |
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5x6mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 14″ $0.99 |
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AA 9-10mm purple oval freshwater akoya pearl necklace bracelets earrings 17″-7.5 $0.01 |
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AA 8-9mm genuine black fresh water oval akoya cultured pearl long necklace 40″ $0.01 |
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10 – 11MM OVAL GRAY CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $11.50 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL GRAY CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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10 – 11MM OVAL CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $11.50 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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10 – 11MM OVAL WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $11.50 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL BLUE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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10 – 11MM OVAL PINK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $11.50 |
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4 – 5MM OVAL SHAPE LILAC CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEADS STRAND 15″ $4.49 |
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4 – 5MM OVAL SHAPE PINK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEADS STRAND 15″ $4.49 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL BROWN CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL YELLOW CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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9 – 11MM OVAL GREEN CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEAUTIFUL GIFT BEADS STRAND 15″ $6.60 |
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4 – 5MM OVAL SHAPE WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BEADS STRAND 15″ $4.49 |
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50PCS 6mm blue oval FW Cultured Pearl loose Beads $11.40 |
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6x8mm Pale Purple Freshwater Pearl Oval Loose Beads 15″ B $4.99 |
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5x7mm Yellow Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads 14.5″ $0.99 |
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fresh water oval AA 7-8mm pink pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets 17″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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fresh water oval AA 9-10mm white pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets 17″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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GRAY FRESHWATER PEARL GEMSTONE OVAL Loose Beads 7x8mm $5.84 |
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NOBLE FRESHWATER PEARL WHITE OVAL Loose Beads 15″L $7.19 |
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5 Strands 4-5mm Black Freshwater Pearl Oval Beads 14.5i $17.10 |
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5 Strands 6-7mm Freshwater Pearl Oval Beads 14.5inch $17.58 |
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5 Strands 7-8mm Freshwater Pearl Oval Beads 15inch $16.12 |
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Genuine 9-10mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand pink necklace 17 inch $0.01 |
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6-7mm Lavender Freshwater Pearl Oval Beads 15inch $4.28 |
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Genuine AA 8-9mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand pink necklace 17 inch $0.01 |
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Genuine 7-8mm AA cultured fresh water oval pearl strand pink necklace 17 inch $0.01 |
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Genuine AA 9-10mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand pink bracelets 7.5 inch $0.01 |
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Genuine AA 9-10mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand purple bracelets 7.5″ $0.01 |
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fresh water oval AA 7-8mm white pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets 17″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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fresh water oval AA 7-8mm purple pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets 17″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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genuine freshwater oval AA 8-9mm pink pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets $0.01 |
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8x9mm PALE GREEN FRESHWATER PEARL OVAL Loose Beads 15″L $3.99 |
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Genuine AA 7-8mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand white necklace 17 inch $0.01 |
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Genuine AA 9-10mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand white bracelets 7.5″ $0.01 |
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AA 8-9mm white oval fresh water akoya pearl necklace bracelets earrings 17″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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AA 8-9mm genuine black fresh water oval akoya cultured pearl long necklace 40″ $0.01 |
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4X5MM BLUE CULTURED FRESHWATER FW PEARL OVAL LOOSE BEAD $4.49 |
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11mm Gray Oval Freshwater Pearl Necklace 85″ $35.00 |
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AA 9-10mm purple oval freshwater akoya pearl necklace bracelets earrings 17″-7.5 $0.01 |
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11mm Pink Lavender Oval Freshwater Pearl Necklace 34″ $26.00 |
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4X5MM GREY CULTURED FRESHWATER FW PEARL OVAL LOOSE BEAD $4.49 |
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Genuine AA 9-10mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand white necklace 17 inch $0.01 |
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5×8-5x9mm oval freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ new gemstone high quality $3.99 |
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FRESHWATER PEARLS Loose Craft Beads White 3mm X 5mm 100 $5.95 |
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fresh water oval AA 9-10mm pink pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets 22″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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8x10mm Pink Freshwater FW Pearl Oval Loose Beads 15″L $4.99 |
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5×8-5x9mm oval freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ new gemstone high quality $3.99 |
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fresh water oval AA 7-8mm purple pearl necklace bracelets earrings sets 22″-7.5″ $0.01 |
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15″ Peach Freshwater Pearl Rice Oval ap.3-3.5mm #66101 $2.99 |
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baby pink oval 6-8mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ oval gemstone new $3.99 |
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15″ White Freshwater Pearl Rice Oval ap.3.5mm #66115 $4.50 |
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6x5mm Kelly Freshwater Pearl Oval Loose Beads 14.5″L $4.49 |
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baby pink oval 6-8mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ oval gemstone new $3.99 |
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5x7mm Yellow Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads 14.5″ $0.99 |
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black oval 6x7mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ new gemstone high quality $3.99 |
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black oval 6x7mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ new gemstone high quality $3.99 |
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8-9MM BLUE FW FRESHWATER PEARLS OVAL LOOSE BEADS 15″L $4.94 |
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6x7mm Silver Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 16″ P454 $0.99 |
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6x8mm Pale Purple Freshwater Pearl Oval Loose Beads 14″ A $3.99 |
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Fresh water Pearl 4-5 mm White Oval Rice Beads $5.75 |
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5.5×6.5mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 15″ B $3.99 |
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5x6mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 14″ B $3.99 |
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5x6mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 14″ C $3.99 |
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6x7mm Silver Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 16″ P454 A $3.99 |
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6x8mm Pale Purple Freshwater Pearl Oval Loose Beads 14″ B $3.99 |
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5x6mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 14″ A $3.99 |
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5x6mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 14″ $0.99 |
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5.5×6.5mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 15″ $0.99 |
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New 14k Gold Oval .02Ct AA Diamond Gemstone Ring Sizes 4-9 Pick Your Stone $156.79 |
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New 14k Gold Oval .02Ct AA Diamond Gemstone Ring Sizes 4-9 Pick Your Stone $156.79 |
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New 14k Gold Oval .02Ct AA Diamond Gemstone Ring Sizes 4-9 Pick Your Stone $156.79 |
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New 14k Gold Oval .02Ct AA Diamond Gemstone Ring Sizes 4-9 Pick Your Stone $156.79 |
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New 14k Gold Oval .02Ct AA Diamond Gemstone Ring Sizes 4-9 Pick Your Stone $156.79 |
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New 14k Gold Oval .02Ct AA Diamond Gemstone Ring Sizes 4-9 Pick Your Stone $156.79 |
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6x7mm Golden Brown Freshwater Pearls Oval Beads 14.5″ C $4.99 |
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5x7mm Yellow Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads 14.5″ A $3.99 |
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5.5×6.5mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 15″ B $3.99 |
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5x7mm Golden Brown Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads $4.99 |
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dark oval 6x8mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ $3.99 |
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5.5×6.5mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 15″ C $3.99 |
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6x7mm Golden Brown Freshwater Pearls Oval Beads 14.5″ A $4.99 |
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6x7mm Silver FRESHWATER PEARLS Oval Loose Beads 15″ P454 A $4.99 |
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5x7mm Yellow Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads 14.5″ B $3.99 |
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6x7mm Silver Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 16″ P454 B $3.99 |
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dark oval 6x8mm freshwater pearl loose Beads 14.5″ $3.99 |
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6x7mm Silver FRESHWATER PEARLS Oval Loose Beads 15″ P454 C $4.99 |
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6x7mm Golden Brown Freshwater Pearls Oval Beads 14.5″ B $3.99 |
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5.5×6.5mm White Freshwater Pearls Oval Loose Beads 15″ A $3.99 |
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6x7mm Golden Brown Freshwater Pearls Oval Beads 14.5″ A $3.99 |
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genuine AA 7-8mm pink oval fresh water cultured akoya pearl bracelets 7.5 inch $0.01 |
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5x7mm Yellow Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads 14.5″ C $3.99 |
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5x7mm Yellow Freshwater Pearls Bullet Oval Beads 14.5″ B $3.99 |
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Oval Sapphires and Freshwater White Pearl Pendant $349 Oval Sapphires and Freshwater White Pearl Pendant |
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Oval Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings $419 Oval Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings |
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X102N0180 Melissas Oval Faux Freshwater Pearl Pendant $52.65 Sophisticated necklace has a gorgeous oval faux freshwater pearl pendant. Sterling silver chain holds a pave coated split bale that shimmers with CZ stones. Prong set round cut .25 carat CZ links the bale to the faux pearl. Luminous faux pearl has a rich ivory hue. |
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May Yeung Jewelry Silver Oblong White Freshwater Pearl $70.4 May Yeung Jewelry-16in Sterling Silver Necklace with Silver Oval and Oblong White Freshwater Pearl Drop |
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May Yeung Jewelry Gold Oblong White Freshwater Pearl $78.4 May Yeung Jewelry-16in Gold Filled Necklace with Gold Oval and Oblong White Freshwater Pearl Drop |
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Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Triple Hoop Drop Earrings $64.58 Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Triple Hoop Drop Earrings Classic style! Add a touch of class to an ensemble with these freshwater pearl earrings crafted from quality .925 sterling silver. Three graduated teardrop hoops feature 13 oval pearl drops. Specifications: .925 Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls, 1.5 Inch Length, Fish Hook Earrings Genuine Freshwater Pearl Jewelry |
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Freshwater Pearl and Crystal Tiara $38.5 Delicate headband of handwired freshwater pearl and crystals 58H |
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Freshwater Pearl Necklace 36” $80 36″, 6-6mm white freshwater pearl necklace. |
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6.5mm Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant $339 65mm Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Pendant |
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Dyed Chocolate Freshwater Pearl Necklace $97 Dyed Chocolate Freshwater Pearl Necklace |
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AA Quality Freshwater Pearl Earrings with Diamonds $179 Oval shaped drops dangle Freshwater Pearls and Diamonds on these Sterling Silver earrings. (210FD03E) 179 .04 ctw of real Diamonds “AA” quality genuine freshwater Pearls 7-7.5mm each Measures 1.1/2″ long x 9/16″ at widest Eurowire backs are for pierced ears only Comes in a nice gift box |
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CZ NEC1802 FRESHWATER WHITE PEARL NECK $48.88 FRESHWATER WHITE PEARL NECK |
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8.5-9mm White Freshwater Pearl Sparkle Bead Earrings in Sterling Silver $59 These gorgeous earrings boast both freshwater pearls and sparkling white sterling silver beads and are exquisitely crafted from sleek polished white sterling silver. Each lovely dangling earring features a white oval freshwater pearl below a glittering sterling silver bead and a fishhook backing. SKU: 61PL623789PF |
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Chocolate Brown Pearls – 10K Yellow Gold .02ct TDW & Brown Freshwater Oval Pearl Earrings (6.5-7mm) $254 Chocolate Brown Pearls – 10K Yellow Gold .02ct TDW & Brown Freshwater Oval Pearl Earrings (6.5-7mm) is available from jewelbasket.com for only $135.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Earrings, jewelry and gifts. |
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7-8mm Multicolor Freshwater Pearl 3 Pair Earring Set in Sterling Silver $39.95 This lovely set of three pairs of freshwater pearl earrings are crafted from sleek polished white sterling silver. Each pink, cream and gray pearl measures between 7 and 8 millimeters and is oval shaped. Each pair of earrings features a fish hook backing for easy adornment. SKU: 61PL64301PF |
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B0737 Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelet $26.5 Freshwater pearl Swarovski crystal 7 Long stretch |
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E2621 Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings $16.5 Freshwater pearl Swarovski crystal 118 Long |
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N4043 Freshwater Pearl Silver Necklace $39 Freshwater pearl lobster claw clasp 1518 Long |
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Freshwater Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Necklace N 8209 $139.5 Freshwater Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Necklace |
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Multicolor Freshwater Pearl Interchangeable 3 Pendant Set in Sterling Silver with Chain $59.95 This gorgeous set of pendants boasts freshwater pearls in pink, cream and grey and is crafted from polished white sterling silver. Each pearl is oval shaped and measures between 8 and 9 millimeters. This pendant set comes with an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a lobster clasp. SKU: 62PL64301PF |
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Multicolor Freshwater Pearl Interchangeable 7 Pendant Set in Sterling Silver with Chain $99 This stunning set of pendants boasts freshwater pearls in pink, cream, white, chocolate, peach, black and grey and is crafted from polished white sterling silver. Each pearl is oval shaped and measures between 8 and 9 millimeters. This pendant set comes with an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a lobster clasp. SKU: 62PL64504PF |
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Freshwater Pearl Rosary Bracelet $68.45 Freshwater Pearl Rosary Bracelet Simplistic and beautiful Sterling Silver Rosary Bracelet. Made with Freshwater Pearl and features a lobster clasp. Including the Miraculous Mary medal and Crucifix. Great gift for confirmation, other sacramental events or special occasions. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearl, Polished, 3.21 DWT ( 4.99 grams) |
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E0126 Freshwater Coin Freshwater Pearl & Swarovski Crystal Earrings $18.5 Freshwater coin freshwater pearl & Swarovski crystal earrings |
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White Freshwater Pearl Sparkle Bead Earrings in Sterling Silver (1 3/4 Inch) $99 These delicate earrings are composed of four freshwater pearls and are crafted from polished white sterling silver. Each lovely earring boasts a round button cut pearl stud, a slender chain of sterling silver beads and an oval freshwater pearl dangling beneath. View item video above. SKU: 61PL62378PF |
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White Freshwater Pearl Sparkle Bead Earrings in Sterling Silver (2 1/4 Inch) $129 These delicate earrings are composed of four freshwater pearls adorned by sterling silver beads and are crafted from polished white sterling silver. Each lovely earring boasts a round button cut pearl stud, a slender chain of sterling silver beads and an oval freshwater pearl. View item video above. SKU: 61PL6240PF |
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May Yeung Jewelry Silver Oblong Dark Gray Freshwater $70.4 May Yeung Jewelry-16in Sterling Silver Necklace with Silver Oval and Oblong Dark Gray Freshwater Pearl Drop |
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May Yeung Jewelry Gold Oblong Dark Gray Freshwater $78.4 May Yeung Jewelry-16in Gold Filled Necklace with Gold Oval and Oblong Dark Gray Freshwater Pearl Drop |
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Freshwater Pearl Tin Cup Earrings $149 Freshwater Pearl Tin Cup Earrings in 14kt White Gold |
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B3011 Freshwater Pearl Flower Bracelet $36.5 Freshwater pearl white shells 9 Long 2 wide flowers |