Freshwater Cultured Rice-Shaped Pearl Strands, White, A-Grade

The A-grade white freshwater cultured rice-shaped pearls on this strand feature a slender elongated shape that complements other strung elements and keeps the eye moving from bead to bead. String them on white cord to make a traditional pearl necklace or pair them with other colors of pearls and beads on a complementary-color cord for a more complex, multi-color look. Freshwater cultured pearls are cultivated in fresh water from mussels, often the triangle shell mussel (Hyriopsis cumingii), that are specially selected for their prolific production of nacre. It is not unusual for a single mussel to produce multiple pearls simultaneously. According to one legend, the pearl was formed from the tears of the goddess of love. For many, pearls are a symbol of pure heart and mind, honesty and integrity. A-grade pearls feature surfaces that show a few insignificant blemishes. Their luster is good, exhibiting some depth. Each package contains one temporarily strung 15"–16" strand.

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Gemstone type: Pearl
Shape: Rice
Dimensions: 3.5 – 4mm, 4 – 4.5mm, 4.5 – 5mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: White
Drill style: Full-drilled
Enhancement: Bleached (B)
Grade: A
Hole size: 0.023–0.027" (0.58–0.69mm)
Country of origin: China