Brand new, unused! Only one available! ● Product Name: Like aged grapes ♪ Natural freshwater pearl / white pearl design earrings ● Size: Beads approx. 3.5mm ● Luster: Very good ● Shape: Oval ● Metal Material: Stainless steel ● Scratches (blemishes): Slightly present Pearl Trivia ◆ Rare large pearls nurtured over many years Freshwater pearls have no nucleus, so those that grow in a near-round shape are extremely rare. The irregular shape, called baroque, is common. Moreover, it takes 5-6 years to reach a size of 7-9mm. A 10mm pearl, which takes about 8 years to grow, is a rare masterpiece, with only one in 10,000. ◆ It is characterized by being made entirely of nacre, without using a shell nucleus. Most cultured pearls use a "shell nucleus" in the center to create the nacre. In the case of an 8mm pearl, the size of the shell nucleus is about 7.5mm, so there is only a small amount of nacre. Freshwater pearls are cultured without using this "shell nucleus," so each bead is made entirely of nacre. ◆ The beauty of pearls is special. The smooth luster like silk and the iridescent light dancing on the surface tell the story.