Keshi pearls

Not every pearl produced in nature has perfect shape. Nature nurtures variety of artistic and abstract shapes. Keshi pearls are also one of them. The name “keshi” is a Japanese term which means poppy seeds. This name is due to its unique shape and small size.

The making of process of making these keshi pearls is very interesting. The real keshi pearls are very rare; they are by-products of the freshwater or saltwater pearl culturing process. In modern days, pearl farmers observe oysters or mussel with help of X-ray. They are composed entirely of nacre. Since there is no nucleus to guide shaping of pearl, the shapes vary widely. Because their solid nacre composition, keshi pearls have lustrous and shimmering surface quality. If fact, most keshi pearls have greater luster and other best quality culture pearls.

Because of their unique shape, size and colors; keshi pearls have earned their place in the world of pearl jewelry. Its free form flair has attracted many pearl jewelry designers. The reason for popularity of these pearls is their natural look. These natural free shaped flat and somewhat clunky pearls are used for making variety of jewelry.

The different colors in which keshi pearls are available are golden, white, copper, green, metallic gray, purple, brown and many more. These pearls are available wide range of sizes from 5mm to 12mm. Many wholesalers offer custom-made keshi pearl loose strands. You can ask for any color you want and wholesaler will dye those pearls to color of your choice.

Keshi pearls occur in all types of cultured pearls. Large keshi pearl offer more variance in shape. Whether it is small or large size Keshi pearls, they are unique, exceptional and beautiful and are most suitable for unique jewelry making.

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