Freshwater Pearls – loose pearl strand & individual pearls

If you are new to freshwater pearls, you might have confusion in individual pearls and loose pearls strands because for same size and quality, strands are much cheaper than loose pearls. Today, we will analysis this and find out the mystery for you.

The following are two pictures for strands of pearls and loose individual pearl.

For strands of pearls, all Xmm-Ymm measurements are taken from two undrilled dimensions and then applied based on standard pearl measuring practice. Since pearls are made of nature, each of them has slight size difference. So for instance, a 7-8mm strand of pearls is actually made up of pearls in exact sizes ranging from 6.8-7.8mm with no more than a 1mm variance between the smallest and largest pearl.

However, for 7-8mm individual loose pearls , then the size for each of them will be bigger than 7mm. The individual pearls not only have very high luster and sparkle but also have very round shape, which are available in undrilled, half drilled for people who put on their rings, earrings or pendants.

As for strands of pearls, they are also high quality except for the shape which is not as round as the above mentioned individual round pearls. So the overall shape will be not as elegant as the above well selected individual pearls but price is good.

With the above information, you will get the kind of pearls works you the best without spending a lot of time in differentiating them from pictures. CathayGems.com guarantees you the lowest prices with 100% Price Protection with 10% below to match!

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