White pearls, flat rectangles 15x9mm on 16-inch strand
Only one available
Bright white with nice nacre, but some unevenness, especially around the ends
Pearls are "organic gems" formed inside bivalves (similar to oysters), which coat any foreign substance that gets inside their shell with a smooth layer of pearly nacre to reduce the irritation.
The Chinese cultured in the 12th or 13th century, but the Japanese developed it into an industry in the 1890s, inserting mother-of-pearl beads as the basis of their cultured Pearls.
Pearls have been greatly valued in ancient China, India, and Greece. In Rome, only people of high rank were allowed to wear them. They remain among the most popular gems worldwide.
"Nature's gems" are not as regular as beads made by humans, or machines, but these "imperfections" are considered part of their charm
Treat Pearls with care, avoiding, abrasion, detergents, acids, perspiration, cosmetics and hair spray as well as excessive heat, light or humidity
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