Faux Pearls

5mm. These beautiful acrylic faux pearls are Made in Japan. They come on a 60" strand with approximately 350 pearls. Lots of beads here! Beautiful color.

15 x 7mm. We found these wonderful vintage Miriam Haskell glass faux pearls in stock from an old New York design house. Marquis shaped and drilled through the backside like a button. Use them as a cabochon or sew them on to a design. You won't find glass faux pearls any prettier than Miriam Haskell stock. They won't last long!

11mm. We found these wonderful vintage Miriam Haskell glass faux pearls in stock from an old New York design house. They are round in shape and drilled through the backside like a button. Use them as a cabochon or sew them on to a design. You won't find glass faux pearls any prettier than Miriam Haskell stock. They won't last long!

7mm. More fabulous vintage Miriam Haskell stock. The luster on these dimpled cabochons is exceptional! They have a half drilled hole on the back that could be used to attach a wire, earring post, or other setting of choice.

11mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a wonderful shade of pink.

8.5-9mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a wonderful taupe color. This particular color appears in many of Haskell's pieces.

6-6.5mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a wonderful champagne color.

6-6.5mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a scrumptious raspberry color!

5-5.5mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a scrumptious raspberry color!

4mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a scrumptious raspberry color!

30 x 24mm. These are vintage faux pearl bead frames formed with 3mm ivory faux pearls fused together. The pearl finish is on the front side only. These could easily be sewn, wired, or woven into a design. Very unusual!

10mm. Made the old fashioned way these vintage acrylic faux pearl cabochons have the most fantastic luster! They have a half drilled hole on the back that could be used to attach a wire, earring post, or other setting of choice. Nice textured front. Really pretty!

12mm. Made the old fashioned way these vintage acrylic faux pearl cabochons have the most fantastic luster! They have a half drilled hole on the back that could be used to attach a wire, earring post, or other setting of choice. Nice textured front. Really pretty!

20mm. Made the old fashioned way these vintage acrylic faux pearl cabochons have the most fantastic luster! They have a half drilled hole on the back that could be used to attach a wire, earring post, or other setting of choice. Nice textured front. Really pretty!

8m. Very lightweight vintage acrylic faux " No Hole" pearls with a nice satin finish. These do not have a hole. You will receive 100 per package. Now that's a deal!

30mm. Made the old fashioned way these vintage faux pearl cabochons have the most fantastic luster! They have a half drilled hole on the back that could be used to attach a wire, earring post, or other setting of choice. You must have these!

25mm. Made the old fashioned way these vintage faux pearl cabochons have the most fantastic luster! They have a half drilled hole on the back that could be used to attach a wire, earring post, or other setting of choice. You must have these!

5mm. Very lightweight vintage acrylic faux pearls with a nice satin finish. You will receive a 60" strand, approximately 350 pearls. Now that's a are a steal of a deal!!!

3mm. Very lightweight vintage acrylic faux pearls with a nice satin finish. You will receive a 60" strand, approximately 600 pearls. Now that's a are a steal of a deal!!!

3mm. Very lightweight vintage acrylic faux pearls with a nice satin finish. You will receive a 60" strand, approximately 600 pearls. Now that's a are a steal of a deal!!!

8mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a scrumptious raspberry color!

12mm. We still can't believe our luck in finding these classic Miriam Haskell faux pearls. Used in many of her designs these are dimpled glass faux pearls in a scrumptious raspberry color! There is a slight film on the surface of these pearls but it is easily removed with a damp cloth.

10mm. From vintage Miriam Haskell stock comes this gorgeous dimpled ivory iridescent faux pearl. I am not sure I have ever seen a finish quite like this one. Gorgeous!!!!!!

14 x 7mm. These pretties are actually made of compressed cotton and then coated with a shimmery pearl finish! This process produces a very solid and rock hard pearl bead that is light as a feather!. These vintage faux cotton pearls are very sturdy under normal wear Did I mention that these are shimmery? Absolutely stunning!

8 x 12mm. Vintage acrylic rice pearls. These faux pearls are such a great size with lots of luster! You won't believe how lightweight they are!

3-8mm graduated. Made in Japan. Another Miriam Haskell treasure! These vintage acrylic Rose Brand beauties are pre strung with bead tips. Unfortunately, the bead tips have corroded so you will need to restring them. Fabulous color!

4mm. These vintage black acrylic faux pearls do not have a hole. Great for setting, or gluing, into a bezel. Very lightweight!

5mm. These nice steel grey acrylic faux pearls do not have a hole. Great for setting, or gluing, into a bezel. Very lightweight!

21mm. These are simply sensational. They have a twisted sort of shape to them and a pretty vanilla color. They are acrylic so they are light as a feather to boot! Gotta have item.

21mm. These are simply sensational. They have a twisted sort of shape to them and a pretty champagne color. They are acrylic so they are light as a feather to boot! Gotta have item.

12mm. These are simply sensational. They have a twisted sort of shape to them and a pretty vanilla color. They are acrylic so they are light as a feather to boot! Gotta have item. Approximately 65 beads per strand.

14 x 10mm. Here is another great faux pearl! Oval in shape, these cream colored faux pearls have a really lovely satin finish. Nice size too!

13mm. These are vintage acrylic faux pearls. They are a rich dark silver to imitate the rare black pearls of the South Seas. Great shape and luster. These beauties are bulk priced, $15.99 for 100 pearls. You can't beat this deal!

5mm round. Light weight acrylic! Made in Japan. Approximately 120 pearls per strand. These are a stunning steel grey in color.

13 x 8mm. We found these wonderful vintage Miriam Haskell glass faux pearls in stock from an old New York design house. They are teardrop in shape and drilled through the widest part of the drop. Check out the enlargement to see how they are drilled.You won't find glass faux pearls any prettier than Miriam Haskell stock. They won't last long!

5mm. More fantastic faux pearls. These are 5mm acrylic pearls in a cream white color. These do not have a hole. Packaged by the gross, 144 pearls, these are a great deal!

3.5mm. These are very pretty vintage acrylic faux pearls. They do not have a hole. What a great deal, 144 pearls for $4.00!

3mm round. These wonderful old goodies have been uncovered in their original factory packaging. Made in Japan for the Franken Trimming Company in NYC. This company has been out of business for years. But, these wonderful pearls have been nicely preserved. Each package has 5 grams of beads - approximately 275 beads.

2.5mm round. These wonderful old goodies have been uncovered in their original factory packaging. Made in Japan for the Franken Trimming Company in NYC. This company has been out of business for years. But, these wonderful pearls have been nicely preserved. Each package has 4 grams of beads - approximately 275 beads.

2mm round. These wonderful old goodies have been uncovered in their original factory packaging. Made in Japan for the Franken Trimming Company in NYC. This company has been out of business for years. But, these wonderful pearls have been nicely preserved. Each package has 3 grams of beads - approximately 275 beads.

21mm. These are simply sensational. They have a twisted sort of shape to them and a pretty hint of pink color. They are acrylic so they are light as a feather to boot! Gotta have item.

16mm - 8.5mm thickness in center. These are old wonderful glass beads that have a fantastic finish! They look like the real thing.....but they are glass. Great color, size and shape. Another limited item.

2mm in size! Did I forget to mention that these are small? They are acrylic seed bead faux pearls in a mixture of natural looking colors - Pinks, cream & buttercup colors. You will receive approximately 400 pearls per lot. Great for bead embroidery!

6 x 12mm. Made in Czechoslovakia. A lustrous ivory white dangling delicious strand of pearls from old designer stock. These beauties come on a 12" strand with an average of 60 pearls. Very nice quality and luster.

6mm round. Light weight acrylic! Made in Japan. Stunning!!!!! Get these beauties while they last.

7 x 5mm. These cuties are shaped like a chubby keishi. Made of acrylic and made in Japan. Another unique find. Limited quantities.

2.5 x 6mm. Made by Superior Brand in Japan. These are thin, small & oh so sweet. A beige color. Made of glass. A must have.

4 x 8mm. Made in Japan of acrylic. Great look with a light weight.

3mm. The image does not do these justice. They are a blushing pink. Made of acrylic. Made in Taiwan.

4mm round. These faux pearls are acrylic. Made in Japan. Nice lustered finish and unusual color. Light as can be.

4mm. Another old beauty. The color is a pretty cream with nice luster. Made in Japan. If you are looking for nice small glass pearls, these are a must. The image is enlarged.

11 x 18mm. Does the the title of this item give you a clue as to how we feel about these faux pearls? Lustrous antique white color. Made in Japan. Stunning!

8 x 20mm. Made in Czechoslovakia. A lustrous ivory white delicious strand of pearls from old designer stock. Drilled from top to bottom. These pretties have a long sleek look. Yummy!

8 x 14mm. Made in Japan. The color is champagne with a luster to beat the band. . . . Drilled from top to bottom. Great size and very attractive price for these old beauties.

7 x 12mm. Made in Czechoslovakia. A lustrous ivory white dangling delicious strand of pearls from old designer stock. These beauties come on a 10" strand with an average of 60 pearls. Very nice size, quality and luster.

7 x 14mm. Made in Czechoslovakia. A lustrous ivory white dangling delicious strand of pearls from old designer stock. These beauties come on a 7.5" strand with an average of 47 pearls. Very nice size, quality and luster.

28mm round. A fantastic find! These are actually made of compressed cotton and then coated with a luminous pearl finish! This process produces a very solid and rock hard pearl bead that is light as a feather! These faux cotton pearls are very sturdy under normal wear, however, they are not water proof.

28mm round. A fantastic find! These are actually made of compressed cotton and then coated with a luminous pearl finish! This process produces a very solid and rock hard pearl bead that is light as a feather!. These faux cotton pearls are very sturdy under normal wear, this one has an additional clear coat giving it a beautiful shine.

Sizes vary from 15 - 17mm. These are stunning. Made in Japan from acryllic with a beautiful pearlized coating. Half drilled to glue and set on pins. Great design potential here!

10mm. High quality faux pearls made in Japan for "Marvella". Marvella made high quality costume jewelry and is no longer in business. These rare old pearls are a wonderful baroque shape and nice size to work with. The color is a rich dark silver to imitate rare black pearls of the South Seas. We have the matching clasp available as well - Item #16864 in the Rhinestone and other Old Clasps Section of the site.

17mm round. These are simply sensational!!!!! An acrylic base pearl is covered with 2mm faux acrylic seed pearls. The are very rare and unusual. Old designer stock sitting in their original boxes for years that has recently been discovered. Let’s design! Also available in 21mm, item # 14574, in our Faux Pearl section.

CRYSTALLIZED™- Swarovski Elements. This is a 24" strand of 100 pearls with a coordinating nylon cord long enough so that you can string and knot these beauties.

21mm round. These are simply sensational!!!!! An acrylic base pearl is covered with 2mm faux acrylic seed pearls. The are very rare and unusual. Old designer stock sitting in their original boxes for years that has recently been discovered. Let’s design

5 x 8mm pearls. Made in Japan, these vintage acrylic faux pearls have a really nice luster. They are sold on a 58" strand, and there approximately 184 pearls per strand. Now, that’s a lot of pearls!

19 - 20mm round & "Made in Japan. They have no finish on them as they were found in a warehouse basement in their raw state. Embellish them with Perfect Pearls (available in the Tools section) or any other medium you may choose for a finished look. Or. . . just leave them in their raw state for an earthy look. Colors vary from white to beige to brown. Some of the holes need to be poked through. They are really old.

25mm round & "Made in Japan. These are pretty BIG! They have no finish on them as they were found in a warehouse basement in their raw state. Embellish them with Perfect Pearls (available in the Tools section) or any other medium you may choose for a finished look. Or. . . just leave them in their raw state for an earthy look. Colors vary from white to beige to brown. Some of the holes need to be poked through. They are really old.

10 x 22mm. Made in Japan, the base of these faux pearls is acrylic, making them very light weight. They have a silver toned bead cap with a loop so they can easily be attached to any design. Just imagine the possibilities!

8 x 17mm. Made in Japan, the base of these faux pearls is acrylic, making them very light. They have a gold toned bead cap with a loop so they can easily be attached to any design. Just imagine the possibilities!

14 x 23 mm. The base of these beauties is acrylic, making them very light weight. They have an unusual curvy shape, and a very nice luster!

17" knotted strand of sensational faux glass 8mm pearls. These are really stunning! From the 40’s & "Made in Japan" Marked Kiska. All hand knotted with gold toned bead tips at the ends for easy finishing. These pearls are have been well preserved. Pristine uncirculated condition with luster to amaze the most fussy folks around. Simply add a stunning vintage clasp and . . . .BAM. . . .you will have perfection at an unheard of cost.

6mm Pearls "made in Japan". These are already knotted and have perfectly preserved silver toned bead tips so all you have to do is add your finishing touches. We purchased them from an old lot of designer overstock. These are in mint, uncirculated condition. The luster is stunning. Unbelievable price!!!

6mm Pearls "made in Japan". These are already knotted and have perfectly preserved gold toned bead tips so all you have to do is add your finishing touches. We purchased them from an old lot of designer overstock. These are in mint, uncirculated condition. The luster is stunning. Unbelievable price!!!

Special Deal Price!!!  6mm faux pearls knotted and finished with a stunning silver toned filigree box clasp at a 15" length. We estimate these simulated pearl necklaces to be circa 1950. A few of these neckaces have the origninal tags but most did not. The tag says Glasstique by Richeliieu - "Lifetime Guarantee of Quality. . . If properly cared for, these Richelieu Simulated Pearls are guaranteed not to peel, crack or lose their beautiful color." These are in mint uncirculated condition and if the original company was still in business, I’m sure they would honor the guarantee. Richelieu was founded in New York in 1911 and purchased up by Lisner Corporation in the 1990’s. Great addtion to any costume jewelry collection.

5mm faux pearls. These wonderful vintage goodies are knotted and have silver toned bead tips on the ends. You receive a 10" strand already to add to your designs. The original tag is still in tact. It says Torii Brand simulated pearl "Made in Japan". These were meant to add to other beads. You can add a jump ring to the ends and add some other beads and findings to get a unique vintage look. These are in mint, uncirculated vintage condition.

Each 15" strand has two temporarily strung with loose ends - 7.5 " long graduated faux pearl sections to make two bracelets from. These pearls are from 3-9mm. The luster is stunning. They are "made in Japan" and preserved from the 40’s with pride. Take a look at the enlargement to see the whole strand. It’s a double graduated strand of stunning old lustrous pearls at a price that will please.

These 4mm round faux pearls were found amongst old designer stock from the 40’s in mint condition with tags that say "made in Japan". They are strung with bead tips on the ends. We aren’t sure if their original design was for a small child or if the bead tips would connect to another jump ring with other beads to get a finished length more appropriate. You can add these pearls to other pearls, attach two of them together with perhaps a vintage crystal focal between the strands or take them apart and use in some other unique creation of yours. In any case, these are a super value and make a great addition to any design with vintage style.

Gently graduated from 3 to 8mm. These stunning faux glass pearls were made in Japan for "Napier" in the 40’s. The beauty of this strand of pearls is that it is strung with bead tips and ready to have a clasp and your finishing touches added. It’s a simple and quick design possibility. Or . . . .take it apart to restring. Either way, these are a steal and in mint vintage condition. These are the same color & quality as item #10637. They are slightly longer at 16.25" in length.

Gently graduated from 3 to 8mm. These stunning faux glass pearls were made in Japan for "Napier" in the 40’s. The beauty of this strand of pearls is that it is strung with bead tips and ready to have a clasp and your finishing touches added. It’s a simple and quick design possibility. Or . . . .take it apart to restring. Either way, these are a steal and in mint vintage condition.

10mm round. Super luster and look without the weight. The base of these beauties is acrylic so they are lightweight with a big fat wonderful look! These old goodies came out of old stock in mint condition and uncovered in the original packaging with "Made in Japan" on the label. These pearls were used for a line of jewelry produced by the Napier Company quite some time ago. You receiveapproximately 75 fabulous pearls.

12mm round. Super luster and look without the weight. The base of these beauties is acrylic so they are lightweight with a big fat wonderful look! These old goodies came out of old stock in mint condition and uncovered in the original packaging with "Made in Japan" on the label. These pearls were used for a line of jewelry produced by the Napier Company quite some time ago. You receive 65 fabulous pearls.

2.5mm. These are from very old "Made in Japan" uncirculated necklaces that came apart from age. We sorted these cuties out to bring you small lots to work with. They are glass that have a cream luster coating on them. When strung, these babies are beautiful!

10mm round. Made in Japan. Old beauties from the 30’s. Oh my. . . . .Another super find! Color, style and luster all in a 16" strand of pearls!

Graduated from 11mm to 3.5mm. You will receive a temporarily strung 18 inch graduated strand. These are in mint condition. They were made in Japan for the top design houses in the 30’s. Great deal here. They just don’t make um like this anymore!!!

18mm round!! That’s right. . . .these are big! The base of these beauties is acrylic so they are lightweight with a big fat wonderful look! They came out of old stock in mint condition and uncovered in their original packaging with "Made in Japan" on the label. These pearls were used for a line of jewelry produced by the Trifari Company quite some time ago. You receive 43 fabulous pearls. That’s a 30 inch temporarily strung strand of pearls. They don’t make um like this anymore at any price! What a deal!

22mm round!! That’s right. . . .these are really big! The base of these beauties is acrylic so they are lightweight with a big fat wonderful look! They came out of old stock in mint condition and uncovered in their original packaging with "Made in Japan" on the label. These pearls were used for a line of jewelry produced by the Trifari Company as well as Napier quite some time ago. You receive 17 fabulous pearls. That’s a 15 inch temporarily strung strand of pearls. Heck of a "colossal" deal! 

20mm round. Wow! Super luster and look without the weight. The base of these beauties is acrylic so they are lightweight with a big fat wonderful look! These old goodies came out of old stock in mint condition and uncovered in the original packaging with "Made in Japan" on the label. These pearls were used for a line of jewelry produced by the Trifari Company quite some time ago. You receive 38 fabulous pearls. That’s a 30 inch temporarily strung strand of pearls. Heck of a deal! Check out our other Vintage Faux Pearls in the regular pearl section of the website for more fantastic finds!  Featured item in Bead Style Magazine January 2011 issue.

7mm black pearls. Actually more like a deep silver color. These pearls are strung 20" long with a barrel style silver tone clasp. 73 pearls per strand. You can take the necklace apart to use the beads, or enhance with a pendant or just wear them. Great deal on some old faux pearls.

These are sold in a strand with 100 pearls. These imitation pearls are close to perfection with a crystal core and a flawless pearl coating. These pearls look and feel just like natural freshwater pearls, even adjusting to skin temperature. They are resistant to perfume,scratches and perspiration. Wow, you can even wash and dry clean them. Last but not least this strand comes with a matching nylon cord that you can actually use to string these beauties.