freshwater pearl

noun

: a usually very small pearl produced by a freshwater mollusk

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Her Sculptural necklace, made from waxed-cotton and strung with layered strands of freshwater pearls, faceted onyx, black coral, and 18kt gold beads, brings out her more eclectic side when accessorizing. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2025 The freshwater pearl brings romance, while the diamond bar adds a clean, sculptural element that keeps things fresh. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 These are often punctuated with colorful precious stones, diamonds and freshwater pearls — his family business’ forte. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 Is there anything more stylish than a classic strand of freshwater pearls? Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for freshwater pearl

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Dec. 2025.

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