Pearl

usgb/pɜːrl/
noun

A small, white, round object, found in the shell of an oyster or other shellfish, and often used in jewelry.

She wore a necklace of pearls to the party.
Visual representation of "pearl" - A small, white, round object, found in the shell of an oyster or other shellfish, and often used in jewelry.

Often appears as...

  • string of pearls
  • pearl necklace
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Jewelry Item

Pearls are highly valued in jewelry for their lustre and are often worn on formal occasions.

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She received a pearl ring for her wedding anniversary.
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Natural Formation

Natural pearls form in oysters and other mollusks without human intervention.

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Divers hunted for natural pearls in the oyster beds.
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Cultured Pearls

Most pearls in jewelry today are cultured or farmed by inserting a nucleus into shellfish.

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The cultured pearls in her bracelet were perfectly matched.
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