These are strings of pearls that are cultured in fresh water. The different kinds of shapes give a great variety of styles for making jewellery. They are available in a wide range of sizes and colours including natural-coloured, white, red, blue and others.

• Shapes such as round, near-round, potato, peanut
• Suitable for making jewellery and hair ornaments
• Can be mixed with other precious stones to give combination
• With holes for stringing
• Diameter: 3-10mm