pearls
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Hardware is a universal classic — as much as diamonds or pearls are a universal classic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The portrait features an Indian woman in a formal pose, wearing a string of pearls, a large emerald pendant and a nose ring.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Rather, the book shares lessons she’s taken from years of therapy in the form of well-dressed animals dropping pearls of compassionate wisdom.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
From across town, the resplendent Grand Central Terminal, a haven for tourists and a showcase for the city, clutched its pearls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
“Did you see those pearls? They must be worth a fortune! And those stones from China too!”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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