Pearls
approx. size of a 2mmDx3mmL rice pearl
approx. size of a 3mmDx4mmL rice pearl
D=diameter; L=length
Sold in 16" strands except where indicated
We look for the tiny pearls !
We measure the diameter & the length of our pearls. This is only an estimate because of the irregular nature of pearls. Pearls are natural, not man made so every pearl may appear different in shape and size. That's the beauty of them! Just think of our pearls as small (smaller than ones you usually find). The images are much larger than the pearls themselves!!! **Suggestion: We recommend a size 15 or 16 English Beading Needle for pearls 3mm or smaller or try the 014 soft flex for stringing. Sometimes you will need to try and see what works best for your needs. Remember some holes are larger than others. See Beading Supplies. Our pearls have been "irradiated"(heat/light process) for color permanence
These shells are at least 30 years old. We found them in an old warehouse, still wrapped in newspaper dated 1976 ! The images are enlarged in order to better show the shape and colors of these nice little shells. They look great with pearls and vintage beads !
"Rice" Shape FW Pearls
1Inch --------------= 27MM
The images below have been magnified to better illustrate the colors.
"Round" Shaped FW Pearls
These new little pearls [KP78 & KP79] are beautiful ! The KP78 pearls are mostly 1.25mm with a few 1.5mm pearls; the KP79 pearls are mostly 1.5mm with a few 1.75mm pearls.
1Inch --------------= 27MM
"Button " Shaped FW Pearls
"Keshi " Shaped FW Pearls
"Pear" Shaped Side Drilled FW Pearls
"Potato" Shaped FW Pearls