How to Use freshwater pearl in a Sentence
freshwater pearl
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There was even a pair of white pumps with freshwater pearl and pavé charms looped around the ankles.
—Emily Farra, Vogue, 2 May 2018
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Is there anything more stylish than a classic strand of freshwater pearls?
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025
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It was also certified as the largest freshwater pearl in the world.
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 12 June 2018
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The 14-karat yellow-gold donkey sports blue sapphire eyes and sits on freshwater pearls.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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This set has turquoise, ruby, emerald, freshwater pearl, and some smaller semi-precious stones.
—Andreea Muscurel, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2021
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The freshwater pearl brings romance, while the diamond bar adds a clean, sculptural element that keeps things fresh.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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These stunning work-to-play pieces feature rust-free, anti-tarnish stainless steel, along with water-safe freshwater pearls.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their recent discoveries include a worn knife blade, a snowshoe for a horse and a rare arrow made with a freshwater pearl mussel.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
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These freshwater pearl earrings are perfect for the minimalist looking to step up their jewelry game.
—Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 25 Sep. 2020
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Dodd is especially partial to an open format ring that shows a golden bee flying toward a flower made of freshwater pearls.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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But combined with lapis lazuli, turquoise, tiger’s eye, agate stones, and freshwater pearls, the wire used in these traps has become stunning jewelry with a global market.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2018
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My earrings were a lush cluster of flowers and leaf-like gemstones, complemented by a single, dangling freshwater pearl.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
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Zoë Chicco -14k gold open wire cuff bracelet with a single large white freshwater pearl fixed in the center and gold beads at the ends perfect for stacking or to wear solo.
—Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2021
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The Windsor Pearl jewelry range, available in either yellow or rose gold, is set with a shimmering freshwater pearl and adorned with white topaz.
—Kate Samuelson, Time, 14 May 2018
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Before reunification Frobel would come here to count the green snaketails, a rare dragonfly, and a freshwater pearl mussel.
—Christopher F. Schuetze New York Times, Star Tribune, 2 Oct. 2020
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Now 61% off, this sideways pear toi et moi necklace, featuring a freshwater pearl and emerald green cubic zirconia, simply dazzles.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Known for its bold, joyfully offbeat designs, the brand delivers a whimsical take on everyday earrings with dangling freshwater pearls and seashell accents.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Work the Dangles The strands of freshwater pearls and gold beads that hang from these mobile earrings can be adjusted to create mom’s own personalized sculpture.
—Lauren Ingram, WSJ, 3 May 2018
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Bengbu was once known for freshwater pearls, but its oyster markets are long gone and its economy now centers on grain, peanuts, cotton—and the housing blocks that now encroach on the farmland surrounding the city.
—Dominique Fong, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2017
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Statement pieces in the collection include a necklace with freshwater pearls and nearly one total carat of diamonds, and a bracelet with freshwater pearls and more than two total carats of diamonds.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
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Starting from $340, the escallop shell design was inspired by Prince Harry’s coat of arms and features a freshwater pearl adorned with white topaz.
—Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 17 May 2018
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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
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Enhance your dining experience with this sleek silver chopstick rest from Ming Yu Wang, inspired by horse saddles and adorned with a freshwater pearl.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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The Sleeping Lion, the world’s largest freshwater pearl, isn’t round and beautiful, or even particularly pretty.
—Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 12 June 2018
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The dress, which hugged her hourglass figure, featured 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystal pearls.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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These are often punctuated with colorful precious stones, diamonds and freshwater pearls — his family business’ forte.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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If yours is no longer available, BaubleBar offers a few very similar options that are all on sale for $18, like this large freshwater pearl initial on a paperclip chain.
—Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 17 July 2021
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The variety of pearls available at the world’s largest jewelry trade fair included Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Mateo velvet pearl choker Made with velvet, and accented with a freshwater pearl, this choker necklace can actually be styled in more than one way, and will make any fashion girl ecstatic.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
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Known for its use of natural materials — from freshwater pearls and semiprecious stones to handwoven textiles and glass beads — the brand’s pieces balance bold proportions with refined craftsmanship.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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