I have several keshi pearl necklaces in the shop and have had many people ask what they are and where they come from, so here's the story on keshi pearls.
Keshi pearls can be formed from fresh or saltwater oysters, they come in a variety of colors, and they are becoming harder to find because of how they are formed. When an oyster is injected with a small particle to form a pearl, after the pearl has started to form, sometimes the particle can be rejected, leaving only a deposit of nacre to form against the side of he shell. Now that x-ray technology is being used in pearl culture, when a pearl rejects the particle, they will insert another particle, making keshi pearls much harder to find.
The keshi pearl is irregular in shape and has a high luster because it is only nacre. The edges are irregular, giving keshi pearls a ruffled effect.
Many designers will combine keshi pearls with other beads, but I prefer to use them only with other keshi pearls as the effect is so elegant and beautiful. The keshi pearl should be worn and maintained as any other pearl, but with more care in handling as they tend to be fragile.
In any event, check out our keshi pearl necklaces and don't hesitate to add keshi pearls to you collection as they are elegant and beautiful always. --JB
