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Traditionally, the standard for pearl jewelry has been to use white or near-white cultured pearls, freshwater pearls, or natural pearls that are perfectly round. The white, round beauties have been treasured because, in the world of pearl jewelry, they are rare. Increasingly, however, women are appreciating the uniqueness and versatility of pearls in a variety of shapes and colors - just as nature makes them. If you've always thought of pearls as white and round, it's time to think again.
Pearl Shapes
Round - Traditional round cultured pearls are often used for pearl bridal jewelry, the traditional pearl necklace, and other cultured pearl jewelry, like pearl stud earrings.
Rice - Rice pearls are small and shaped irregularly, and have crinkled surfaces.
Potato - As its name implies, potato-shaped cultured pearls have irregular oblong shapes.
Oval - Shaped like an egg, these saltwater or freshwater pearls are usually white.
Are you familiar with jewelry? Hong Kong's jewelry is famous in the world of pearl jewelry supply centre. Each year, many jewelry shows are held in HK. Guangzhou City in South China become Hong Kong's largest jewelry manufacturing base in the mainland as many Hong Kong twisted pearl necklace makers have moved to the area in an effort to find low cost and skillful craftsmen. In Guangzhou you can find what you need you can find freshwater pearl beads, cheap pearl strands, pearl necklace, tin cup necklace, cultured pearl bracelet, cultured pearl ring, cheap pearl earing, sterling silver jewelry, wholesale pearl pendant, single pearl necklace …to meet your taste.