freshwater pearl
noun
: a usually very small pearl produced by a freshwater mollusk
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Handcrafted by designer Christina Montoya with burnout silk and freshwater pearl flower embellishments, this look assembled by celeb stylist Erin Walsh is an iconic moment that will surely go down as one of Dove's best looks. 
Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 21 Apr. 2022 Founded in 2016, it’s located in Nagahama City on the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan’s freshwater pearl capital. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 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 This set has turquoise, ruby, emerald, freshwater pearl, and some smaller semi-precious stones. Andreea Muscurel, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2021 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 So, step out of the box with these handmade Mateo freshwater pearl earrings come encapsulated in a rectangular shape with rounded edges accented with diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2021 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 These freshwater pearl earrings are perfect for the minimalist looking to step up their jewelry game. Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 25 Sep. 2020 See More
Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 21 Apr. 2022 Founded in 2016, it’s located in Nagahama City on the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan’s freshwater pearl capital. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 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 This set has turquoise, ruby, emerald, freshwater pearl, and some smaller semi-precious stones. Andreea Muscurel, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2021 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 So, step out of the box with these handmade Mateo freshwater pearl earrings come encapsulated in a rectangular shape with rounded edges accented with diamonds set in 14-karat yellow gold. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2021 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 These freshwater pearl earrings are perfect for the minimalist looking to step up their jewelry game. Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 25 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1625, in the meaning defined above