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!
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$14/16" strand
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Item #16316 |
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$28/16" strand
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Item #16122 |
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$32/16" strand
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Item #16121 |
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$26/16" strand
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Item #16073 |
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!
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$75/16" strand
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Item #15694 |
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$75/16" strand
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Item #13613 |
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.
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$18/16" strand
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Item #13612 |
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$18/16" strand
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Item #13611 |
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.
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$32/16" strand
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Item #13602 |
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$18/16" strand
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Item #13601 |
Ivory White Keishi Chip Flakes
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
14-15mm average size. These are very pretty. Nice luster too. Great value.
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$38/16" strand
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Item #13600 |
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$22/16" strand
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Item #13599 |
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.
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$38/16" strand
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Item #13598 |
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!
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$54/16" strand
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Item #13529 |
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$28/16" strand
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Item #10930 |
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!
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$36/16" strand
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Item #10928 |
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$20/16" strand
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Item #10927 |
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$60/16" strand
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Item #10655 |
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$48/16" strand
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Item #10653 |
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$28/per 16" strand
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Item #10110 |
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$12/per 16" strand
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Item #10109 |
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$95/16" strand
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Item #10108 |
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$21/16" strand
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Item #9267 |
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$16/16" strand
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Item #9266 |
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$38/16" strand
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Item #9205 |
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$32/16" strand
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Item #9204 |
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.
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$28/16" strand
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Item #6616 |
Champagne Side Drilled Biwi’s
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
24mm Average length. These are a simply beautiful color. Great value.
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$28/16" strand
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Item #6615 |
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.
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$24/16" strand
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Item #6613 |
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.
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$18/16" strand
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Item #6612 |
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$28/per 16" strand
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Item #4492 |
Pink Angle Drilled Biwi’s
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
appx 18mm long. Sizes do vary. Very nice luster and shape.
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$32/per 16" strand
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Item #4487 |
Golden Keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
6-8mm. Nice Nugget type Keishi
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$24/per 16" strand
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Item #4485 |
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
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$32/per 16" strand
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Item #4230 |
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
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$46/per 16" strand
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Item #4182 |
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$46/per 16" strand
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Item #4180 |
White keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
8-12mm Very nice value.
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$58/per 16" strand
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Item #3107 |
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$60/per 16" strand
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Item #3106 |
Peacock Keishi
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
8-12mm Wow, what a nice Keishi!
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$58/per 16" strand
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Item #3105 |
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!
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$54/per 16" strand
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Item #2733 |
Biwi Long Drilled Pearls
Category: Biwi & Keishi Freshwater Pearl Beads
The lengths of these do vary, 14mm-20mm. Beautifully pink/ peach luster on these.
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$24/16" strand
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Item #37 |
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