Freshwater Pearls can occur naturally however the vast majority of freshwater pearls available in todays market are cultured freshwater pearls. Freshwater Pearls are created by implanting a nucleus into an oyster or mollusc which will cause the host to secrete nacre, coating the nucleus many times and forming the pearl. In a natural pearl this nucleus is usually a grain of sand or a small parasite. The quality of cultured pearls has developed to the point that natural freshwater pearls can often only be distinguished from cultured pearls using an X-ray.

The majority of the freshwater pearls sold by the Gemstone and Bead Boutique are cultured however we do also sell natural pearls.

The Gemstone and Bead Boutique carries a large inventory of Freshwater Pearls and can supply all of the pearls you'll need to design and make your own pearl jewellery.

The Gemstone and Bead Boutique are able to supply Freshwater Pearls in many more colours, sizes and grades than are shown here so if you don't find the Pearls you are looking for on our website please contact us and we will source the perfect Pearls for your jewellery designs.