Pearls

A Complete Guide to Baroque, Keshi, Coin, Potato and Freshwater Pearls

Baroque pearls

Baroque pearls are beautifully irregular pearls, each with its own unique curves and shapes. Unlike perfectly round pearls, they carry natural character and individuality, making every piece of jewelry truly one of a kind. Most are cultured freshwater pearls, valued for their beauty, versatility, and affordability.

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Potato freshwater pearls

Potato pearls are small freshwater pearls with a slightly oval, rounded shape—similar to a potato, which is how they got their name. They are usually not perfectly round, but that’s part of their charm. Their soft luster and organic look make them a popular choice for everyday jewelry, offering beauty and uniqueness at an affordable price.


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Biwa Freshwater Pearls

Biwa pearls are long, irregular freshwater pearls originally cultivated in Lake Biwa, Japan. Their distinctive shapes and soft luster make them stand out from traditional round pearls. Today, the name “Biwa” often refers to similar pearls grown elsewhere, but they still carry the same organic, artistic look that makes every piece unique.



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Keshi freshwater pearls

Keshi pearls are natural, non-nucleated pearls formed by chance in the pearl cultivation process. Their name comes from the Japanese word “keshi”, meaning poppy seed, referring to their small, organic beginnings.

Unlike traditional round pearls, Keshi pearls grow without a core, allowing them to develop free, irregular shapes and a high natural luster. Historically, they were treasured in Japan and later admired worldwide for their raw beauty and individuality.



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Toothpick pearls

Unlike traditional round pearls, toothpick pearls are loved for their wild, organic beauty. Their elongated shape forms naturally over years inside a freshwater mussel, creating pearls that are never identical. Each one carries its own character, reminding us that beauty isn't found in perfection it's found in individuality.

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Flameball pearls

Flameball pearls are one of the newest treasures in the pearl world. First cultivated in China in the late 1990s, they captured attention with their wild, flame-like shapes. No two are ever alike. Their flowing forms remind us of fire, ocean waves, and the beauty of nature when left free to create without rules.

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Rectangle pearls

Rectangle pearls are where nature meets geometry. Unlike traditional round pearls, their clean, elongated form offers a modern expression of pearl jewelry while preserving the organic beauty created inside a freshwater mussel over several years. Each pearl carries its own character a perfect balance between structure and nature.

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