Swarovski crystal pearls are the first pearls in the world with a crystal core and an innovative pearl coating. They set new quality standards in crystal manufacturing and processing and are the best reproduction of natural pearls. This is the Swarovski 5816 1/2 Drilled Pearl, these are pear or tear drop shaped with a hole drilled about halfway into the pointed end. These are available in most of the pearl colors in sizes 11.5 x 6 mm and in 15 x 8 mm. If you don't see the color and size you need, please ask and we can order them in for you!