• swarovski pearls - pearl simulants

    Glass – Lab-made, Bead, White

    Notice how the area around the hole is somewhat raised on these faux pearl Swarovski beads. Photo by Emilena Abdul Rahman. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

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    Credit: Emilena Abdul Rahman

    GemstoneArtisanal Glass
    Natural or man madeLab-made
    Jewelry typeBrooch
    Gem StateBead
    ColorWhite, Black
    TransparencyOpaque