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On these pages you'll find oodles of projects made with pearls. Large or small, as an accent or the main component, the cultured freshwater pearls used in these designs will make you covet this lustrous assortment of accessories. If you haven't shopped for pearls recently, you may be concerned that these projects will break the bank. If that's the case you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that a strand of freshwater pearls can be had for only a few dollars.

In recent years, cultured freshwater pearls have become widely available in an extraordinary variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Some are even faceted like gemstones. Whether you shop at your local bead store, online, or through a mail-order catalog, you are sure to find an excellent selection of reasonably priced pearls.

The endless selection doesn't mean you must use pearls. Certainly, these projects can be adapted for gemstones or glass beads, but why not succumb to the allure of pearls? They will add glamour to even the simplest design.

Pearl by pearl, these projects have all been tested by the editors of Bead & Button magazine. The easy step-by-step instructions supported by clear how-to photographs and figures will guide you to beautiful results. If you are new to making jewelry, be sure to read the "Basics" section for an overview of essential techniques. Then turn the page and let the glamour of pearls beguile and inspire you.

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