Beautiful Mauve Biwa Fresh Water PearlsPrice is per 14. 5 inch string of these beautiful 5mm x 4mm x 3mm pearls. About 86 beads in a string. Hole size is 0. 4mm. The least expensive cultured pearls today rival the most expensive natural pearls ever found. Natural freshwater pearls occur in mussels for the same reason saltwater pearls occur in oysters. Foreign material inside a mussel can't be expelled. To reduce irritation, the mollusk coats the intruder with the same secretion it uses for

Wooden bracelets are designed for regular wear

Usually the gemstone is brownish

Purple has long been considered a royal colour

75 inches)

Size is largest in the string

Price is per 16 1/2-inch string of these striking beads - each measures a large 16mm x 10mm

Ideal for making quick decisions

Price is per 16-inch string of these beautiful 15mm x 10mm x 4mm Australian beads

Some beads may have specks (inclusions) because they are natural

Natural moonstone

In earlier days opals sensitive surface was oiled

Each measures 14mm x 8mm