All about Pearls

What’s the deal with pearl sizes?

Pearls are usually measured in millimeters (mm), and the measurement is of the diameter of the pearl. Because pearls are a natural product, sizes are not uniform, so a pearl necklace or bracelet is usually labeled as being within a certain range of millimeters, typically within 1 millimeter in size. The smallest freshwater pearls that you usually see for sale are 5 to 6 mm in diameter and the largest are 12 to 13 mm. At ChinaFinds, our related online jewelry store, we carry a variety of sizes, from smaller pearls at 6.5 - 7.5 mm to our larger, more substantial pearls in the 11 - 12 millimeter range. A nice, mid-level size are our popular 8.5 to 9.5 mm pearls.

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