Every exquisite piece of pearl jewelries come individual or loose pearls. Thus, many people prefer to invest in them. And there is a huge array to choose from in terms of sizes, colors, shapes and types. Choosing pearls like anything is a decision based on personal taste and preference.
In terms of size and shape, loose pearls can round pearls, drop or oval pearls, mabe or half pearls and button pearls. Round pearls are the most popular one, they come in identical shape. Drop pearls come in irregular shapes and are thus preferred by jewelry designers since they are more versatile. Button pearls are ideal as necklace pendants because of their shape—round in one side and flat at the other. Mabe pearls are also called half pearls and are similar to button pearls in shape.
Loose pearls can be undrilled or drilled. The drilled ones are usually those ready to be made into jewelries such as rings or earrings. The undrilled ones are those kept as mementos or souvenirs. Most suppliers of loose pearls offer drilling services free of charge.
In terms of size, there are tiny loose pearls that measure from one millimeter to four millimeters. There are medium-sized ones that measure from five millimeters to 10 millimeters. The really large ones measure from 10 millimeters onwards.
The beauty of loose pearls does not really depend on its color, size, or shape. Most of the time, a loose pearl on its own does not attract a second look but when made into a piece of jewelry, it becomes more beautiful.
