15-16mm White Round Freshwater Pearl Loose Pearl, AAA Grade

Description

Looking for large freshwater pearls that won’t wipe out your margin? That’s exactly the question most jewelry wholesalers ask us. Here’s the honest answer.

Our 15-16mm white round freshwater Edison pearls*sit in the AAA grade tier — that’s mid-range quality, meaning good luster and near-round shape without the premium pricing of top-grade baroque or gem-quality inventory. For B2B buyers building finished pieces or replenishing loose pearl stock, this size-to-price ratio is hard to beat.

Why Edison pearls at this size?

• 15-16mm is one of the largest sizes in freshwater pearl production — rare without being niche
• AAA grade means clean surface (minor blemishes acceptable), strong luster, consistent white body color
• Sold loose, so you control the design, setting, and markup
• Works for pendants, statement earrings, and custom bridal collections

We’ve had buyers at trade shows hold these next to saltwater South Sea pearls and do a double-take. Not the same thing — but at a fraction of the wholesale cost, the customer doesn’t always care.

FAQs

Q: What does AAA grade actually mean for Edison pearls?
A: AAA is mid-tier. Surface is mostly clean (80%+), luster is good, shape is near-round. Not flawless, but retail-ready.

Q: Minimum order quantity?
A: We’re a wholesale supplier, so MOQ applies. Contact Xinye Pearl for current pricing tiers.

Q: How do these compare to South Sea pearls?
A: Freshwater Edison pearls at 15-16mm get close in size . Price difference is significant.

If you’re sourcing large freshwater loose pearls for your next collection, these 15-16mm white Edison Pearls are worth sampling. Same question everyone starts with — and most buyers reorder.