seed pearl

noun

1
: a very small and often irregular pearl
2
: minute pearls imbedded in some binding material

Examples of seed pearl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The pieces are made from enamel, 18-karat gold, seed pearls, and tiny diamonds to catch the light. Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024 Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and seed pearls are peppered through the design. Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024 From demure seed pearl strings to decadent opera necklaces accented with gemstones, versatility is precisely what cements the best pearl necklaces as timeless staples, according to MATEO founder and designer Matthew Harris. Jennifer Jenkins, harpersbazaar.com, 19 Apr. 2023 Designed by Reville of London, it was covered with sheer silk fabric and featured crystal beading in the design of a rose trellis, seed pearls, and Honiton lace edging. Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023 The gown, which was made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, turned out to be exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearl and diamanté crystals which formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat. Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022 The silver buckle was studded with silver seed pearl detailing that matched her dress. Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022 When skewing timeless, consider layering a few pendants with a sleek snake chain or seed pearl strand. Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021 Among the heirlooms: an enamel and diamond cross with an onyx heart with the name of Victoria’s daughter Alice (who died in 1878 at age 35) under a coronet, and another onyx and seed pearl button holding a miniature portrait of the princess. Jill Newman, Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seed pearl was in 1551

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“Seed pearl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seed%20pearl. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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