Lake Biwa Pearls
Vintage Biwa Pearl and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
14 to 16mm.
The size of the Biwa pearls varies from 30 to 37mm.
The color of the pearls is silver
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Yellow Gold Biwa Stick Pearl Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
pearls produced in a freshwater mussel in Lake Biwa, Japan.
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MHJ Biwa Pearl Necklace of Ask Suzy, Aileen Melhe
By MHJ Studio
Located in New York, NY
Holman Johnson of MHJ Studio. The pearls are a known as Biwa, named after the fresh water lake Biwa in
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1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pearl farmers began culturing freshwater pearls using the pearl mussels native to Lake Biwa. This lake
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
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Vintage Biwa Pearl and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
14 to 16mm.
The size of the Biwa pearls varies from 30 to 37mm.
The color of the pearls is silver
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Biwa Pearl with Silver Clasp
Located in LA, CA
9.5X16mm 15.5 inches Biwa pearl with silver clasp
Freshwater pearls called "Biwa pearls" are
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Hand Built Tray with Tiny Handles, from Shigaraki Series
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Shigaraki is known for the special qualities of their clay. This sandy clay comes from the bed of Lake Biwa
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MHJ Biwa Pearl Necklace of Ask Suzy, Aileen Melhe
By MHJ Studio
Located in New York, NY
Holman Johnson of MHJ Studio. The pearls are a known as Biwa, named after the fresh water lake Biwa in
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Gump's Pearl and Opal Necklace Features Rare & Authentic Biwa Pearls
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
Pearl Mussel in Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa. The resulting pearls were spectacular and spectacularly
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Estate Gump's Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
necklaces from the 1970s featured Japanese Lake Biwa pearls; a species no longer in existence.
The pearls
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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Gump's Jade & Pearl Necklace
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
individual authentic Biwa pearls from Japan's famed Lake Biwa. A luminous, highly translucent cabochon of
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1970s Impressive Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
mussels native to Lake Biwa. This lake, the largest and most ancient in Japan, lies near the city of Kyoto
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Bespoke 1980s Japanese Freshwater Biwa Pearl Earrings
Located in Toorak, Victoria
custom made to fit the individual pearl, Biwa Pearls are from Lake Biwa (which lies near the city of
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Questions About Lake Biwa Pearls
- What is a Biwa baroque pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Baroque pearls are pearls with an irregular, non-spherical shape. They are sometimes called Biwa baroque pearls because of their discovery in Lake Biwa, Japan. Baroque pearls are coveted for their uniqueness as no two baroque pearls are alike. Baroque pearls are long and round with dips along the surface. Shop a wide range of baroque pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
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