Chinese Freshwater Pearls

The Chinese have imported a lot a Japanese pearl culturing technology over the last decade, as well as making some advances of their own. Additionally, the Chinese have an obvious advantage in labor costs compared to most competitors. The result is a good quality but inexpensive cultured pearl formed by a fresh water mussel, with the nacre (shiny surface material) generally extending the full depth of the pearl.

The price-quality ratio here is exceptional.

We have a 47" strand of these pearls at 7.75 mm available for $110. They are a steal.