Biwa pearls are unique pearls obtained from the Lake Biwa in Japan.
These pearls were originally harvested in Biwa. They are famous for their stick-like shape. They have a terrific luster and shimmer owing to their shape .Biwa pearls are generally white, pink or black in color. Some rarely found colors in Biwa pearls are blue and green.
Freshwater Biwa pearl earrings are made from the Biwa pearls grown in freshwater mussels. The earrings reflect light beautifully as the pearls are flat in shape. This feature makes them strikingly iridescent. The black Biwa pearl earrings throw splendid dark pink and purple overtones. Legend says that Cleopatra was besotted with the Biwa pearls.
Pink Biwa pearl earrings have a light shimmer. They are very rich in color. The irregular shape of the pearls makes them different from the traditional oyster pearls. Green Biwa pearl earrings come in light and dark hues with magnificently rich golden overtones.
Blue Biwa pearl earrings come in light blue and dark navy blue shades. The Yvel Biwa pearl earrings are designed with great beauty. Naturally heart or oval shaped Biwa pearls have been used by Yvel to create
unique Biwa pearl earrings. These earrings are unique due to the rare pearls used in them.