Black Chinese Rice Pearls - 5x3mm purple amethyst Much Chinese turquoise was used

Much Chinese turquoise was used for artistic carving and jewellery

Each are a type of glass mixed with metals to form a glittery appearance

This distinctive shimmering affect called adularescence

Each bead is about 10mm long x 6mm diameter

Black Chinese Rice Pearls - 5x3mm purple amethyst Much Chinese turquoise was usedThese beautiful, real Chinese freshwater pearls each measure a maximum of 5mm x 3mm. Price is per 15 inch string. Note: white hot spots are only on the picture. Colour: Brown black. The least expensive cultured pearls today rival the most expensive natural pearls ever found. Natural freshwater pearls occur in mussels for the same reason saltwater pearls occur in oysters. Foreign material inside a mussel can't be expelled. To reduce irritation, the