Can I write on pearl business cards?

Pearl paper isn’t great for writing on. If you’d like to add notes to your cards, our [uncoated option](https://www.vistaprint.com/business-cards/uncoated?swsquery=uncoated&querycat=search_dropdown) might be your best bet.

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A pearl business card promoting a salon business.

Pearl Business Cards

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Add dazzle to your design with our pearl paper. The light-catching luster looks great on standard or square cards.
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Give your cards a shimmer that makes your business shine.

Shimmering, light-catching surface
16pt paper, with a smooth & polished feel
Best light colors & simple designs
Square & rounded corner options

With pearl business cards, you get an eye-catching look that’s both strong and stylish. The special paper adds an unmistakable sheen to your design, making your card – and you – hard to miss. Upload your own design or choose from a set of templates designed specifically for the glittery pearl paper. Either way, you’ll be ready to impress.

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VistaPrint offers Pearl Business Cards design templates in assorted styles.

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Mar 2, 2026 | Julie R. |

Verified Buyer

Awesome all around!!

Error with previous order corrected fabulously

Mar 2, 2026 | Kristopher H. |

Verified Buyer

Ordered bulk cards from VistaPrint once every couple years. Noticed we got sent 500 wrong cards halfway through. When we reordered about a year later, they added on 500 no problem without much hastle. Would recommend

Excellent business cards

Feb 25, 2026 | Sandra M. |

Verified Buyer

Thanks for shipping the cards so quickly along with the business card holder. It displays my cards wonderfully! The pearl cards were a great choice. I love how they have a sparkly look to them. I’m never disappointed with my purchases from VistaPrint.

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Feb 25, 2026 | Jacob K. |

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I am very pleased with the result of my business cards. I chose the pearl finish option and they look great! Shipping time was as expected and using the website was very user friendly. I will be a return customer, again!

Pearl Business Cards - Exactly how they look online!

Feb 24, 2026 | Eve W. |

Verified Buyer

I ordered Pearl Business Cards and they look exactly the way you see them when you review your design. Creating the cards were easy, the modifications / editing that Vista Print has to offer, lets you design every detail to your needs. Thank you!

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No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

Frequently asked questions

This paper works best with lighter-colored designs. Rich pops of a darker accent color print beautifully, but if your design is mostly black or dark grey, you’re less likely to see the full shimmer effect. And if your design uses photographs, you may want to consider a different paper stock.

Out pearl business cards are made using a 16pt premium paper. Each point (pt) is equal to .001 of an inch, to give you a frame of reference.

For complete information about card dimensions, check out our business card size guide.

At the moment, those options aren’t available.

Pearl paper isn’t great for writing on. If you’d like to add notes to your cards, our uncoated option might be your best bet.

Yes, it is – and backside printing is available.