Freshwater Coin Pearls

The coin pearls have gained a lot of popularity during the last years. When they first came in to existence, they were the most expensive of all the pearls, but now the picture has changed. These pearls are available at a reasonable price for all the consumers. The formation of coin pearls takes place by plying a disc shaped pearl bead nucleus into a mollusk rather than the round bead nucleus. This nucleus is generally made from the natural shell material like the mother of pearls.

The coin pearls derived their name after the coin because its appearance resembled exactly to that of a dime or a nickel. Today, these coin pearls are available in various forms, colors and shapes. They are available in square, rectangular and round shapes and range in colors form white, cream, pink, black to peacock colors. They may be either drilled centrally or on the either sides.

The real coin pearls are generally flat, shaped like a coin that features the best, perfect quality. The pearls farmers harvest the highest quality, uniform and even shaped pearls in the farm and collect them in sets. These sets are used for a number of different jewelry pieces like bracelets, necklaces, ear rings, etc. the coin pearls are sized by diameter. You will get the average diameter for the coin pearl by a single number. Its diameter ranges from 10 mm to 11mm.

They possess an exceptional luster as well as polishing qualities that make it a favorite choice of most of the youngsters today. These pearls have a look that never goes out of fashion, nor do they become outdated. The versatile pearls beads can be strung and knotted either individually or with a combination of Swarovski crystals which will offer a look to you from casual to formal.

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