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Biwi & Keishi Fresh Water Pearls


Sometimes called the Biwa Pearl, Biwi Baroque Fresh Water Pearls are one of Japan’s six types of pearls. The Biwi Fresh Water Pearls formed when Japanese pearl farmers experimented with freshwater mussels in Lake Biwi—near Kyoto, Japan. Crops of Biwi Baroque Fresh Water Pearls began appearing in the 1930s. Back then, the lake produced large quantities of the highly sought after, all-nacre Biwi Coin Pearls and Keishi Pearls.

Forming in unique and glorious colors not seen to that date, the Biwi Coin Pearls and Keishi Pearls had a luster and luminescence that appealed to the masses. The Biwi pearl became so popular, that until the past decade or so, all freshwater pearls were referred to as Biwi Pearls.

Browse our selection of wholesale Biwi Fresh Water Pearls below. Order today!
Capri Blue Biwi Stick Pearl Beads
Capri Blue Biwi Stick Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
These are top drilled - thin and trim. average length is 25mm. WOW, what a color!
$14/16" strand Item #16316


Freshwater Biwi Long Drilled White Pearls with Lots of Luster!
Freshwater Biwi Long Drilled White Pearls with Lots of Luster!
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
23mm average length of each pearl. 7-11mm width. These are a very pretty white with lots of luster. A very nice quality long drilled freshwater Biwi style bead!
$28/16" strand Item #16122


Dancing Freshwater BIWA Style Pearl Beads
Dancing Freshwater BIWA Style Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
7-9mm. These are a lusterous white pearl and top drilled for maximum dangling potential.
$32/16" strand Item #16121


Freshwater Biwi Long Drilled White Pearls - Luster!
Freshwater Biwi Long Drilled White Pearls - Luster!
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
22mm average length of each pearl. These are a very pretty white with some real luster. A very nice quality long drilled freshwater Biwi style bead!
$26/16" strand Item #16073


Ivory White Keishi Chip Flakes
Ivory White Keishi Chip Flakes
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
16-18mm average size. The picture does not do these beauties justice. With exceptional luster, these are absolutely gorgeous!
$75/16" strand Item #15694


Top Drilled Keishi White Freshwater Pearls
Top Drilled Keishi White Freshwater Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
10-14 x 15-18mm. Sizes do vary per strand. These are stunning. You won’t be sorry to see these beauties! Yummy Luster!
$75/16" strand Item #13613


Freshwater Biwi Pearls - Large and Lean
Freshwater Biwi Pearls - Large and Lean
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
18-22mm average size. These are very nice with luster. Side Drilled and wonderfully white. Get these while they last. Limited.
$18/16" strand Item #13612


Freshwater Biwi Pearls - Side Drilled
Freshwater Biwi Pearls - Side Drilled
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
20mm average length. These a a beautiful white with a luster that is stunning. Super special value!
$18/16" strand Item #13611


Long White Keishi Pearl Beads
Long White Keishi Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
10-12 x 14-16mm average size. Nice luster. Each strand is a little bit different, but all are very very pretty.
$32/16" strand Item #13602


White Keishi Nugget Pearl Beads
White Keishi Nugget Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
7 x 10mm average size. These are really nice. Pretty luster. Value here!
$18/16" strand Item #13601


Ivory White Keishi Chip Flakes
Ivory White Keishi Chip Flakes
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
14-15mm average size. These are very pretty. Nice luster too. Great value.
$38/16" strand Item #13600


Multi Colored Keishi Nugget Pearl Beads
Multi Colored Keishi Nugget Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
7 x 10mm average size. These are pretty. Peach, pinks and white all within the strand. Nice luster.
$22/16" strand Item #13599


White Keishi Chip Flakes
White Keishi Chip Flakes
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
15mm average size. These have some lumps and bumps. They are thicker than some, but they have alot of luster and nice appeal.
$38/16" strand Item #13598


Freshwater Keishi Oval Shaped Pearls
Freshwater Keishi Oval Shaped Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
9 x 16mm average size. These are sort of oval shaped in that irregular Keishi kind of way. Very nice luster. Good value!
$54/16" strand Item #13529


Freshwater Biwi Top Drilled White Pearl Beads
Freshwater Biwi Top Drilled White Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
24mm average length. Another pearl strand with lots of luster. You will like these.
$28/16" strand Item #10930


Natural Pink Biwi Stick Pearl Beads
Natural Pink Biwi Stick Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
These are top drilled - thin and trim. average length is 28mm. A natural color freshwater pearl. Yummy!
$36/16" strand Item #10928


Freshwater Pink Biwa Side Drilled Pearls
Freshwater Pink Biwa Side Drilled Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
23mm average length. These are dyed a beautiful baby pink. We love um.
$20/16" strand Item #10927


Long Drilled Biwi Freshwater Pearls with LUSTER!
Long Drilled Biwi Freshwater Pearls with LUSTER!
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
26mm average length. Thickness and width vary. These are a broque style biwi freshwater pearl. The shapes are unique to each strand. Beautiful!
$60/16" strand Item #10655


Double Head Drilled Biwi Stick Freshwater Pearls
Double Head Drilled Biwi Stick Freshwater Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
28mm average length. These Biwi stick pearls are double drilled along the top. Very nice luster and great value.
$48/16" strand Item #10653


White Biwi Pearls - Very Thin, Very Pretty!
White Biwi Pearls - Very Thin, Very Pretty!
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
26 - 28mm long.
$28/per 16" strand Item #10110


Pink Biwi Pearl Beads - Long Drilled
Pink Biwi Pearl Beads - Long Drilled
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
16-20mm lengths average. Sizes to vary from strand to strand. Great value on these pearls.
$12/per 16" strand Item #10109


Keishi Head Drilled White Luster Pearl Beads
Keishi Head Drilled White Luster Pearl Beads
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
25mm average length. These are stunning in person. Nice luster. AA grade!!! Big and beautiful.
$95/16" strand Item #10108


Ivory Biwa Style Freshwater Pearls
Ivory Biwa Style Freshwater Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
18-22mm long x 5-7mm wide.
$21/16" strand Item #9267


Ivory Biwa Style Freshwater  Pearls
Ivory Biwa Style Freshwater Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
Approx 14mm long x 6.5-8mm wide. Super luster and nice nacre on these!
$16/16" strand Item #9266


Pink Biwa Styled Head Drilled Freshwater Pearls
Pink Biwa Styled Head Drilled Freshwater Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
20mm average length. Great size and luster! Limited.
$38/16" strand Item #9205


Freshwater Peach Biwa Style Head Drilled Pearls
Freshwater Peach Biwa Style Head Drilled Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
Average length is 20mm. These are a natural peach color with sensational luster. They are thin which makes them even more appealing.
$32/16" strand Item #9204


Light Green Baroque Biwi Pearls
Light Green Baroque Biwi Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
18-24mm width. These are unusual. Notice the flattened lengthy pearls have some subtle rings width wise. Very nice luster.
$28/16" strand Item #6616


Champagne Side Drilled Biwi’s
Champagne Side Drilled Biwi’s
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
24mm Average length. These are a simply beautiful color. Great value.
$28/16" strand Item #6615


Green Grass Keishi Pearls
Green Grass Keishi Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
Approximately 10 x 12 x 5mm. Sizes really vary from strand to strand. Nice luster.
$24/16" strand Item #6613


Gunmetal Keishi Pearls
Gunmetal Keishi Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
Approximate size 6 x 10mm. These are smaller for keishi. the color is a muted peacock, but we are going to call this one gunmetal keishi. Nice value here.
$18/16" strand Item #6612


Peachy Pink Side Drilled Biwi’s
Peachy Pink Side Drilled Biwi’s
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
appx. 18mm in length. Very nice luster. You will like this one!
$28/per 16" strand Item #4492


Pink Angle Drilled Biwi’s
Pink Angle Drilled Biwi’s
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
appx 18mm long. Sizes do vary. Very nice luster and shape.
$32/per 16" strand Item #4487


Golden Keishi
Golden Keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
6-8mm. Nice Nugget type Keishi
$24/per 16" strand Item #4485


A Grade Side Drilled Keishi - White
A Grade Side Drilled Keishi - White
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
sizes really vary on these. Appx 7-9mm. They are super lusterous. Great value.
size: smaller, larger
$32/per 16" strand Item #4230


Pink Thin and Rich Long Drilled Biwis
Pink Thin and Rich Long Drilled Biwis
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
appx 20mm long x 3.5-4mm thickness. Just don’t see this kind of biwi or stick pearl. Designer quality
$46/per 16" strand Item #4182


White Thin and Rich Long Drilled Biwis
White Thin and Rich Long Drilled Biwis
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
appx 20mm long x 3.5-4mm thickness. Just don’t see this kind of biwi or stick pearl. Designer quality!
$46/per 16" strand Item #4180


White keishi
White keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
8-12mm Very nice value.
$58/per 16" strand Item #3107


Head Drilled Silver Keishi
Head Drilled Silver Keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
8-12mm Very nice. Substantial!
$60/per 16" strand Item #3106


Peacock Keishi
Peacock Keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
8-12mm Wow, what a nice Keishi!
$58/per 16" strand Item #3105


Chunky Dancing Keishi
Chunky Dancing Keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
8-10mm These beauties are ivory with a nice luster and they are on the thicker, more substantial side. Very nice!
$54/per 16" strand Item #2733


Biwi Long Drilled Pearls
Biwi Long Drilled Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
The lengths of these do vary, 14mm-20mm. Beautifully pink/ peach luster on these.
$24/16" strand Item #37