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Small and free-form, keshi pearls grow without a bead, solid nacre throughout, which gives them a bright, mirror-like luster. Dark Tahitian keshi in grey and peacock tones and soft white and pink keshi are set into handmade keshi pearl jewelry on the North Shore of Oʻahu, in 14k gold-filled.
Their uneven shapes mean no two are the same. Keshi pearl necklaces, chokers with cone shells, huggie and threader earrings, bracelets, and hand chains are made for stacking and layering.
How keshi pearls form is explained in the guide to freshwater pearls and keshi.
Keshi pearl
Keshi pearls form without a bead, so they're solid nacre all the way through: small, a little wild in shape, and they shine like crazy. I use both dark Tahitian keshi and soft white keshi.
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Questions
Are keshi pearls real pearls?
Yes. Keshi are real pearls made entirely of nacre, with no bead nucleus inside, which gives them their strong luster.
Why are keshi pearls shaped so differently?
They form without a round bead to grow around, so they take free-form, organic shapes. That's what makes each keshi one of a kind.
Can I wear keshi pearl jewelry in the water?
The 14k gold-filled is made to be worn in the water, and shells are naturally waterproof, but pearls are soft. Rinse your keshi pieces with fresh water after the ocean or a workout and store them where they won't get scratched.