According to Jiujiang Longyao Shellfish Craft Co., Ltd., freshwater millet beads belong to a kind of middle and low-grade pearls. Because of its small size, large output and relatively cheap price. This kind of pearl is usually round or oval, with smooth and shiny surface and various colors, such as white, yellow, pink and purple.

Freshwater millet beads are widely used in the jewelry industry to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories, and are often used to make pearl powder. Although freshwater millet beads belong to middle and low-grade pearls, they can still show their unique charm in some exquisite jewelry designs.