Explore our beautiful selection of freshwater pearl beads for jewelry making at Cherry Tree Beads. From classic white pearls to colorful dyed varieties and unique natural shapes, freshwater pearls add beautiful luster and texture to handmade jewelry.

Shop freshwater cultured pearls in a variety of shapes and sizes, including round, potato, coin, baroque, teardrop, Biwa stick, and irregular pearls. You'll also find large hole freshwater pearls for leather cord and thicker stringing materials, along with pearl pendants and focal pieces for one-of-a-kind designs.

Freshwater pearls are a wonderful choice for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and layered jewelry. Pair them with gemstones, crystals, glass beads, and stainless steel findings to create everything from simple everyday pieces to elegant wedding jewelry and statement designs.

Browse our freshwater pearl beads, strands, and pendants to find the perfect additions to your next jewelry-making project. Because pearls are naturally formed, variations in shape, size, color, and surface texture are part of their beauty.

Freshwater Cultured Pearls are farmed using natural freshwater mussels, there is a small piece of sand or shell that is inserted into the shell of a live mollusk, that little piece of sand or shell acts as an irritant and makes the mollusk secrete what is called nacre. This is the iridescent coating that builds up over time covering the irritant to create the pearl. Metaphysically, pearls are known to calm and center the wearer. Pearls are often seen as a symbol of purity, loyalty, faith, and truth and is known as a "stone of sincerity." It brings truth to situations and loyalty to a cause. These qualities makes pearls a great choice for wedding, ceremonial, or prayer jewelry!