11mm+ Natural Color Round Freshwater Edison Pearl Strand, AAAA Grade

Description

Sourcing a 11mm+ Natural Color Round Freshwater Edison Pearl Strand, AAAA Grade usually feels like a gamble. You worry the color is fake or the roundness is just “round-ish”. If you are building a jewelry brand, that uncertainty is a killer because it messes with your reputation and your margins.

Why natural color matters for your margins

Most people are used to bleached white pearls. When you show them a natural gold or metallic lavender Edison, the perceived value jumps. You aren’t selling a commodity; you are selling something that came out of the water exactly like that.

• The size: 11mm+ is the threshold for serious jewelry. It is big enough to be a centerpiece but light enough for a full strand.
• The grade: AAAA means the luster is sharp. You might see tiny natural marks if you look very closely, but that proves they aren’t plastic beads.
• The shape* These are bead-nucleated. They are round.

I once spoke with a designer in New York who was stressed about South Sea prices. She tried these AAAA Edison strands instead. She didn’t have to explain why the jewelry was expensive—the metallic shine did the talking. Her profit on that collection was her highest for the year because she bought at wholesale freshwater prices but sold at a luxury price point.

FAQs

Are these colors dyed?
No. These are the actual colors the mollusk produced. You get a mix of peaches, pinks, and golds on each strand.

How do they compare to AAAAA grade?
AAAAA is nearly flawless. AAAA is for the designer who wants high luster and roundness but needs to keep the price accessible for a $300 to $500 retail necklace.

Can I get a matching strand?
We try to match the tones on each strand. Since they are natural, every strand is a bit different, which is what your customers actually want when they buy “natural”.

If you want to move away from boring white pearls and offer something unique, the 11mm+ Natural Color Round Freshwater Edison Pearl Strand, AAAA Grade is the inventory you need.