Measurements: These vintage acrylic pearl beads are around 6~7mm long and 2.5mm wide with a threading hole of about 0.8mm.
Quantity per pack: 100
The shape of these beads is quite interesting. They are like a short small stick, with the baroque dimply surface. Not all the beads are exactly the same size. There seems to be 2 slightly different sizes in this stock of beads. They are a very good replacement for true freshwater pearls. These are lightweight and much more economical than real pearls. Fabulous for the kids to have in their bead boxes for little bracelets and such.
Part of a warehouse clearance we grabbed many years ago, these beads had been stored for many years before that!
They are old fashioned high quality - our best guess is they were probably manufactured around 1980s - made back when quality was just kind of expected, not hoped for! The lustre on the coating of these pearls is gorgeous. Beads just aren't made like this anymore ...
Thread your pearl beads onto any cord of your choice - just make sure the thread is thin enough for the holes of the beads. If you are grading the beads with multiple sizes, choose a thread that will fit through the smallest bead in your bunch.
Threads to use could include, but are not limited to, tiger tail beading wire, nylon line or strings, wax cotton style cords, very thin leather or our very favourite for knotting is silk. Silk is the traditional cord used for pearl necklaces in the 'olden days'.
If you want to knot between your pearls, you will need to consider a thickness of threading cord that will make a large enough knot between the larges size beads with the largest holes, as well as fits through the hole of the smallest beads.
