Freshwater Pearls

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The most affordable pearl, and the most varied — softer luster than Akoya, in a far wider range of shapes and colors. Where most first purchases start, and where the widest choice lives.

Strands · knotted on silk

Necklaces

Strung on silk and knotted between each pearl, 16″ to opera length.

From $100shop necklaces→

Strands · 7–8″

Bracelets

A single row, sized to the wrist and finished with a clasp.

From $60shop bracelets→

Studs and drops

Earrings

Studs and drops, set in 14k gold or sterling silver.

From $50shop earrings→

Single pearl · chain included

Pendants

One pearl on a chain, plain or with diamonds.

From $50shop pendants→

Graded and finished in San Francisco. 30-day returns.

Before you choose

Four topics account for almost every question we get on the phone. Reading about them takes ten minutes and will save you far more than that.

GradingHow the grades are setWhat AA+, AAA and Hanadama actually require, and where the thresholds sit.QualityLuster and nacreWhy a thin-nacre pearl looks fine in a photograph and dull in a room.AuthenticityReal against fakeThree tests you can do holding the strand, before you spend anything.ServiceWhat ships with the pieceBox, certificate, appraisal at replacement value, and 30 days to return it.

About Freshwater Pearls

Freshwater pearls offer the beauty of real pearls at an accessible price. Grown in freshwater mussels, they come in a natural palette of white, pink, peach and lavender, and they are durable enough to wear every day.

Our freshwater collection includes classic strand necklaces, stud earrings, pendants, bracelets and pearl sets, from delicate 3mm pieces to bold 17mm baroque pearls. Each piece is graded by a GIA graduate, and our strands are hand-knotted between every pearl.

Every piece ships with a certificate of authenticity and our 30-day return policy, making freshwater pearls a perfect first pearl or gift. Learn about pearl sizes in our necklace guide.