Pure Pearls Glossary
Semi-Round
Very slightly out of true — round to the eye, measurably not. The best value in the whole shape range.
A semi-round pearl is spherical enough that you would call it round in conversation, but it rolls with a faint wobble and measures marginally longer on one axis.
Once strung and knotted, and once the strand is worn against skin rather than laid flat on velvet, that difference is close to invisible.
It is by some distance the most common shape in freshwater production, which is why it anchors most of the market.
When you are buying
This is where the sensible money goes. You give up a technical grade nobody can see on the neck and keep a large part of the price.
Semi-round pearl jewellery
133 pieces in the collection right now, from ₹2,600.
Chic 17Inch Necklace With 3mm Off-White Pearls & A Sleek CZ Pendant
Elegant String Of Cream Pearls With CZ Kundan Pendant
Dainty String Of Cream Pearls With Elegant Kundan Pendant
Elegant Semi-Round White Pearls Necklace With Lakshmi Kaasu & SP Emerald Beads
Cute String Of Cream Pearls With Elegant Kundan Pendant
Trendy White Pearls Necklace With Minimal Black Onyx Pendant
Lovely Semi-Round White Pearls Necklace With Lakshmi Kaasu & SP Ruby Beads
Magnificent White Pearl Necklace With A Stallion Pendant
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