Preciosa Pearls

What Are Preciosa Pearls?

Preciosa Pearls imitate the appearance of cultivated pearls and have a crystal ball core with a silky-smooth coating around the outside. The nacre coating can come in various colours, such as the classic white, cream and Creamrose, as well as more adventurous colours that reach beyond what is naturally available with organic pearls.

Preciosa pearls often come pre-drilled, and the range includes the following variations:

• Fully Drilled pearls contain a drilled hole that passes all the way through the pearl, meaning multiple pearls can be threaded together on a strand like a necklace and these can come in a variety of shapes.
• Half Drilled Round Pearls possess a drilled hole that only reaches the centre and then stops. This type of pearl lends itself to being glued onto the end of headpins where the pearl then sits neatly on the end, this is often seen on dangly earrings.
• Pearls can also be flatback in shape and these are referred to as Cabochons. This type of pearl is held in place with glue and is often seen on buttons.

Different Kinds of Preciosa Pearls

Button Half Drilled Pearls

Preciosa half-drilled pearls are pearls with a thread hole that is drilled only halfway to the centre point, rather than all the way through. This type of hole is designed to be used with a little glue to attach the pearl to a finding, such as an ear stud or jewellery wire, which conceals the fitting. Because of this design, half-drilled pearls are ideal for making stud earrings and tiaras, where the pearl is required to sit flat against a surface without any visible fittings. The half-drilled hole allows for secure and precise placement of the pearl, creating a polished and elegant finished look.

Cabochon Pearls

Preciosa Cabochon Pearls are crafted with a smooth and rounded surface on one side and a flat back on the other. The crystals are polished into a domed shape instead of being cut with facets like traditional crystals. Cabochon pearls are versatile and are widely used in jewellery making. Compared to faceted crystals, cabochons do not have sharp edges or facets, resulting in a unique look and feel.

Elliptic Pearls

Preciosa Elliptic Pearls are a type of artificial pearl that has an elliptical shape, which sets them apart from the more traditional round or teardrop-shaped pearls. They are created using a unique pearl coating that is applied to a crystal core, giving them a lustrous finish that imitates the look of genuine pearls.

Pear Pearls

Preciosa Pear Pearls showcase a traditional pear shape with a tapered design that has a rounded base and a pointed top, resulting in a graceful and balanced appearance. The hole runs down through the full length of the pear making it suitable for drop style earrings.

Round Pearls

Preciosa pearls Round have a crystal ball core with a silky-smooth coating, giving them the appearance of cultivated pearls. Preciosa Round Pearls are artificial pearls that feature a crystal core coated with a special pearl finish. This finish gives the pearls a lustrous sheen that closely mimics the appearance of genuine pearls.

Round Half Drilled Pearls

Preciosa Round Half Drilled pearls are pearls with a thread hole that is drilled only halfway to the centre point, rather than all the way through. This type of hole is designed to be used with a little glue to attach the pearl to a finding, such as an ear stud or jewellery wire, which conceals the fitting. Because of this design, half drilled pearls are ideal for making stud earrings and tiaras, where the pearl is required to sit flat against a surface without any visible fittings. The half drilled hole allows for secure and precise placement of the pearl, creating a polished and elegant finished look.

Why Buy Preciosa Pearls?

If you are looking for inspiration or need any assistance with your projects, you can always look at our step by step tutorials on the Bluestreak Crystals YouTube channel, get tips and tricks on our TikTok social media account or see close-ups of our super sparkly Preciosa Crystals range on our Instagram social media account. There is also a wide range of Informative Articles and Ultimate Guides on our website.

Bluestreak Crystals are a Preciosa Platinum Partner and offer the largest range of Preciosa Crystals found worldwide. Preciosa Crystals are available in all sizes and colours, in both retail and wholesale packs. Retail packs are perfect for small projects and wholesale packs are great if you are buying in bulk at wholesale prices.

In addition to our range of Preciosa Crystal Pearls, you can also purchase Swarovski Pearls, Serinity Pearls, and Estella Pearls from our online shop. Swarovski Pearls are the highest quality and are only available to approved customers (apply online). Serinity Crystal Pearls are equally high quality and come in a huge range of shapes, sizes, and colours. Estella Pearls provide a high quality finish at a budget price. We also offer Fast International Delivery via DHL Express, a Rewards Program and 5-Star Customer Service via our dedicated Customer Service Team who can be contacted 9am-5pm (UK time), Monday to Friday. Should you have any queries regarding stock levels or delivery information our Customer Service Team will be more than happy to help.