Named in homage to Thomas Edison’s famed declaration that “two things cannot be made in the laboratory: pearls and diamonds,” the Edison Pearl represents a groundbreaking achievement in pearl cultivation, bridging human ingenuity with nature’s artistry. As a premium category offreshwater nucleated pearls, Edison Pearls redefine industry standards by combining the scalability of freshwater farming with the aesthetic qualities traditionally associated with rare marine pearls.

Developed through advanced bead-nucleation technology, these pearls are cultivated in freshwater mussels(Hyriopsis Cumingii)over 3–5 years, achieving remarkable sizes of 9–20mm (averaging 11–12mm) with a lustrous nacre thickness of ~2mm—comparable to South Sea pearls. What sets them apart is their unparalleled color spectrum, offering 8+ stable hues, including exclusive metallic tones like Ultra Violet, Gold, and Bronze, which remain unattainable in saltwater varieties.

For pearl wholesalers and jewelry designers, Edison Pearls offer a strategic advantage: marine-grade elegance at freshwater accessibility, backed by GIA-recognized luster (90–100 GU) and defect rates below 5%. This fusion of science and nature positions Edison Pearls as the definitive choice for luxury jewelry that balances opulence, innovation, and value.

Cultivation Innovation

·Type: Freshwater nucleated pearls (bead-cultured)
·Host Mussel: Hyriopsis cumingii (Chinese freshwater mussel)
·Growth Period: 3–5 years

Physical Properties

·Size: 9–20mm, rivaling South Sea pearls
·Nacre Thickness: ~2mm (comparable to high-grade marine pearls)
·Shape: 85%+ near-round/round (ISO-certified bead nucleation)
·Luster: 90–100 GU (GIA-measured, mirror-like reflection)

Color Spectrum

·Natural Hues: Purple, pink, gold, bronze, metallic white, lavender, peach, and rare “Ultra Violet”
·Exclusive Tones: Stable metallic sheen (unachievable in saltwater pearls)

Quality Metrics

·Surface Quality: ≤5% blemishes (Grade AAA standards)
·Durability: Thick nacre resists chipping and discoloration

We mainly provide high and mid-high quality Edison pearls.

Shape: Round | Near Round | Round Baroque | Drop Baroque | Semi-Baroque | Mabe | Carved

Color: White | Pink | Vivid Orange | Lavender | Purple | Vivid Violet | Metal

Luster: Good | Very Good | Excellent | Aurora

Type: Loose pearls | Strand pearls | Paired pearls

As we have many Edison pearls in different sizes, colors, shapes, and grades, you can use the filter function to quickly filter out the Edison pearls you want.

First, determine whether you are looking for Edison pearls in loose pearls, strand pearls, or paired pearls, then select the desired color (you can also select multiple colors), and if the result is not accurate enough, you can select the shape or even the size to get the desired result.