Pearls come with a wide array of types and grades. If we differentiate them by freshwater and saltwater pearls, then freshwater pearls can be lustrous for much longer time, which is better than saltwater pearls. Cultured freshwater pearls come in a vast amount of gorgeous colors, from white, pink, lavender, black, peach, light green, light blue to brown etc, and a huge variety of shapes, from round, pear, egg to button etc, with the round shape being the best.

Today, we will introduce some potato pearls which have some dents to show they are made of real pearls instead of perfect plastic made imitation pearls.

These are 8-9mm and 9-10mm side drilled potato pearls. We just started carrying them because customers asked for them for their natural and unique looking. You can use them to make your own pearl necklace or pearl bracelet. Definitely exclusive.

If you prefer large pearls, then just try the following ones in 11-12mm and 12-13mm.

They are something large, lustrous and lovely that are also not going to leave you broke. Freshwater pearls of this size don`t get produced very often, shop early in case any kind of shortage.

Probably, you have heard about 925 silver that is alloyed with copper to give it strength, while at the same time preserving the ductility and beauty of the precious metal.

925 is usually put in front of the sterling silver, it is a symbol that represents the fact that the silver jewelry you are buying is of the highest quality.

With CathayGems.com, we have silver jewelry available in many different designs, today, we will introduce two of them for you.

This necklace is a new arrival of March. It has an approximate length of 17-17.5in long. Coral beads and sterling silver are combined perfectly that is totally feminine and completely delicate for any gift occasion. White and red colors are available for you to choose from.

A Perfect to match the above coral necklace or just use it as an everyday wear. This pair of earrings is made with real coral beads and linked by 925 silver hook. It is suitable for even the most sensitive ears! Shop now for the best selection.

Most manufacturers now are sourcing chocolate pearls from pearl farms; they are either sourced from fresh waters or saltwater. With CathayGems.com, we selected the freshest freshwater pearls in many types from the recent harvest and have them colored to increase the selection for chocolate pearls.

With very high luster in unique heart shape, these beautiful chocolate colored coin pearls are approximately 9.5-10.5mm in both dimensions. These heart shaped pearls are hard to come by. They can be used for various jewelry making from dangling pearl earrings and pearl pendants to pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets. There are approximately 42 pearls on a strand at 15″-15.5″ long. You can select your preferable pearl clasp, pendant or earrings settings as well as tools such as thread, needle and glue by clicking here.

Need something large and roundish that is also not going to leave you broke? Try our beautiful 10-11mm button pearls. This size does not get produced very often. With a high luster and available in grey and chocolate colors, you will definitely be stunning and fashionable. Shop now for the best selection.

Would like to achieve same great looking? Just try the following pearl necklace:

A 32inch long lariat pearl necklace that is made of real 5-6mm and 6-7mm genuine high quality rice pearls, 7-8mm round pearls, and 3-4mm semi-round pearls.

These freshwater pearls are all high quality with high luster and hardly any natural markings on them.

The necklace has an approximately 26 inch long on the top portion so that you can slip on and off the necklace easily. It is finished by a ball with an extra 3 inch near the end.

Including the ball, the necklace has a total length of approximately 32 inch long.

Hand made by our own workers, we can guarantee that you will be delighted by the quality and workmanship with an incredible classical yet feminine look!

But how black and white pearls will look on you? Look at Mary Donaldson, the princess of Denmark, the white and black pearls definitely give people a fresh, clean, and unquestionably sophisticated and elegant looking.

With CathayGems.com, we have many pearl jewelry available in a mixture of white and black colors. We will introduce two of them today.

This pearl necklace includes two rice pearls of 6-7mm at lengths approximately 17″ to 18″. The rice pearls pearls are the highest AAA grade with very high luster. It is secured by a stamped 925 sterling silver pearl clasp. All rice pearls are hand knotted individually for security. Wear this classic style and color 2-row pearl necklace, you will radiate timeless elegance. This classic pearl necklace will never get old!

Measuring in at sixteen and a half and seventeen and a half inches long, this pearl necklace is made from white 7-8mm AA grade round pearls alternated with black 3-4mm AA grade potato pearls, and closed with a 925 2-row sterling silver pearl clasp. If you would like to add a unique high-class touch to your look, this pearl necklace is a perfect selection. We guarantee you will love the way this pearl necklace spices up your image.

Our silver manufacturer is one of the biggest silver factories in China, we had had the silver jewelry tested in national testing center before we listed them on our website. For classic and quality silver jewelry, more and more people choose CathayGems.com because they believe that good products come from good place.

This lovely sterling silver pendant is 3/4″ in diameter and has a weight of 3.5grams. We guarantee that all of them have absolutely excellent quality.

Imagine how this silver pendant will look on you? Just look at Madonna who wore similar style of necklace on one occasion, it is throwing off its regal brilliance for amazing CZ diamonds, definitely eye-catching!

We also have a pair of hoop silver earrings to match it. This silver earring is crafted from 925 sterling silver with 18k white gold overlay to tarnish-free. It features a diamond cut style and is believed as a popular trend that will not out of fashion regardless how many years pass through. Because it not only has been the versatile outfit that ensures a perfect matching but many women like its classic and timeless looking. Shop now for the best selection.

Are you still worried about what to give? From Bib Necklace, Choker, Opera Necklace, Princess Necklace, Rope Necklace, Lariat Necklace to Tin-cup Necklace etc, cultured freshwater pearls can create so many different styles just for necklace, so your gift will not only be memorable but also represent exclusive to the one who receives it.

Lariat necklaces are named because of their noose shape that slips around the neck of the wearer. Imagine how beautiful a lariat pearl necklaces would look on your V-shaped dress? Just see Madonna who wore similar style of necklace on one occasion, definitely sexy and eye-catching! At CathayGems, you can find many pearl necklace in the similar design.

This pearl pendant is set in silver with 18k white gold overlay to be tarnish free. A large 7-8mm oval shaped freshwater pearl is set in this stamped sterling silver pendant with a round cz diamond. You can move the flower shaped accessory freely on the chain. Perfect for any occasion.

This lariat style necklace features a heart pendant with 3 small cz diamonds and a 7-8mm teardrop pearl. The necklace chain is a 17″ 925 sterling silver box chain with a spring ring clasp. Shop now for the best selection!

This six strand twist pearl necklace is very beautiful and can be made to match any outfit. Made from six strands of tiny 3-4mm rice pearls, the pattern is simple, but dressed up or down, it is the perfect accessory for any outfit!
The rice pearls are very high quality with very high luster and hardly any markings. The beautiful pearl necklace measures approximately 16.5″-17″ in length, depending upon how tightly you twist them together or set the rows loosely.

Would you like to match the pearl necklace with a pearl bracelet?

This pearl bracelet features three rows of 3-4mm potato pearls. It is twisted so tightly that creates this luxurious looking. You can customize one bracelet made of rice pearls to match the above necklace. Shop early for the best selection.

Just like button pearls which are roundel or wheel shape and are usually drilled through the short center dimension of the pearls, just like a tire with an axle. They are perfect to make your own pearl necklace or pearl bracelet, and the overall looking is not second to any necklace or bracelet made by round pearls.

Look at Angela Merkel, Germany’s first female chancellor, the button pearl necklace goes with her dress so well that makes her junoesque and definitely feminine!

We carry these button pearls in all sizes, from 1mm seed pearls all the way to 10mm huge sizes in White, Mauve, Pink and Black 4 Colors.

Need something large, lustrous and lovely for your jewelry design that’s also not going to leave you break? Try this beautiful 10-11mm button pearls. A rare find, button pearls of this size don’t get produced very often. With a high luster and only minor blemishing, you will wow your friends, family, and anyone else who happens to lay eyes on this stunner.

Color treated grey cultured freshwater pearls, known in the trade as “Grey Pearls”; have become increasingly prevalent in the market. It is a very popular color only second to chocolate.

With CathayGems.com, we always follow up the fashion trend and recently stocked a lot of items in grey. The following are two of them:

These are 10-11mm button shaped pearls with very high luster and hardly any visible flaws or markings. Button Pearls are flat pearls on loose temporary pearl strands drilled through the short center dimension of the pearls. They are perfect to make your own pearl necklace or pearl bracelet.

This matching pearl set is made with two strands of different sized baroque pearls. The larger sized baroque freshwater pearls are 7-8mm and the smaller sized ones are 4-5mm. Both sizes are high quality. Unlike the common round shape, the baroque form can be extremely unique. People love them, especially when they are in grey, many who wear these gems believe that the grey color add to their splendor and beauty. The set includes a 17″ long necklace, secured by a 925 sterling silver pearl clasp and a pair of long dangling pearl earrings, also set in 925 silver. Shop now for the best selection!