Pacific Pearls
Pearl specialistSan Rafael, California pearl specialist with roots in the Japanese pearl trade, selling Akoya, Japan Kasumi, freshwater and unusual loose pearls and strands directly online.
The ordering page says strands normally ship as 16-inch lengths of through-drilled pearls on ordinary synthetic thread unless a listing specifies otherwise. They should not automatically be treated as finished, knotted necklaces.
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- Default strand format
The ordering page says strands normally ship as 16-inch lengths of through-drilled pearls on ordinary synthetic thread unless a listing specifies otherwise. They should not automatically be treated as finished, knotted necklaces.
Official source ↗ · Checked 2026-10-16 · Direct primary-page retrieval- Stringing service
Stringing is available by special arrangement; the retailer asks shoppers to contact it for pricing, availability and turnaround time.
Official source ↗ · Checked 2026-10-16 · Direct primary-page retrieval
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Background profile
Background snapshot: 2026-10-03. The dated evidence above identifies what was checked in the latest research; it does not revalidate every older catalog or marketing description below.
- Website
- shop.pacificpearls.us
- Country
- United States
- Retailer type
- Pearl specialist
- Specialties
- Japan Kasumi pearls, Akoya pearls, Freshwater pearls, loose pearls, pearl strands
Overview
Pacific Pearls operates from San Rafael, California and traces its pearl-trade history to Japan. The company focuses heavily on pearls themselves—especially strands, loose pearls and less common freshwater material—rather than finished fashion jewelry alone.
Pearl selection
The online store includes Japanese Akoya, Japan Kasumi, Chinese freshwater, keshi and unusual baroque pearls in strands, loose lots and selected finished pieces. The inventory often emphasizes natural color, unusual shapes and collector-oriented material.
Shopping and site experience
Pacific Pearls uses a direct online shop with item-level pricing and ordering for retail customers, while also accepting wholesale inquiries. The site contains unusually detailed technical and historical writing on pearl cultivation, nomenclature and production.
What to check before buying from Pacific Pearls
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Background source links
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