Description
Short 19cm strand of small rice shaped B grade fresh water pearl beads. Note that the size of bead on each strand varies considerably, with an average of 5mm x 4mm to 8mm x 5mm, and a small hole (approximately 0.7mm wide). There are approximately 24-28 pearls per strand, available in a creamy ivory colour (creamy tone with a slight overtone lustre). The rice shape refers to the oval type shape of these beads, but as per the photo the shape does vary considerably, with some beads that would be better described as nuggets. Many of the beads have ridges along them, as per the photo.
Freshwater pearl beads are a natural product that have been created by teams of technicians implanting donor tissue into freshwater mussels. The mussels coat the foreign matter with nacre, producing a shiny lustrous pearl. This process is done on a mass scale (compared to that of the saltwater pearls), resulting in an inexpensive product enjoyed by many.
Please note that colours and shapes within semi-precious gemstones vary from strand to strand.
Postage Information
RATES & PROCESSING TIMES
FREE standard Australian parcel post for orders over $150
$9.95 flat rate parcel post for all orders under $150
Express post (additional $5), Signature on Delivery ($3) and Extra Cover ($6.50) upgrades available at checkout.
Most orders placed before 1pm AEST on a business day are posted same day - orders placed after this or on a weekend/public holiday are posted the next business day.
Please note: we only post orders to Australian residential or business postal addresses. We reserve the right to charge additional shipping fees for large or heavy orders, in particular bulky items. We will contact you if this is applicable.
FREE CLICK & COLLECT
Available from two locations:- Cheltenham shop (VIC 3192) - 11am to 2pm weekdays (orders usually ready for collection within 30mins)
- Toomuc Valley warehouse (VIC 3810) - contactless 24/7 (orders can take a few days to be transferred)
