freshwater pearl

noun

: a usually very small pearl produced by a freshwater mollusk

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The Heart Embroidered Hoodie with freshwater pearls transforms casualwear into luxury, and the 100% Virgin Wool Structured Jacket offers sharp tailoring with a customizable pin. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Alighieri’s 24-karat and freshwater pearl choker and Jennifer Fisher’s impeccably cool, 10-karat tube cuff are both under-$250. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 This pair from Italic, made from solid 14k gold and natural freshwater pearls, is under $100. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 Key pieces include a statement necklace and a bracelet studded with freshwater pearls, spike rondelles crafted from 18-karat gold, and one and two full carats of diamonds, respectively. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for freshwater pearl 

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freshwater pearl was in 1625

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“Freshwater pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freshwater%20pearl. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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