Merlot Top Drill Keshi Freshwater Pearls measure approximately 8x7mm to 10x8mm, show excellent luster, good nacre with some surface irregularities, asymmetrical shape of average size, drill holes are from the side, pearls are well matched for tone on the strand, pearls show a highly iridescent overtone, and present a stable treated deeply saturated Merlot hue in freshwater pearls.