freshwater pearl
Americannoun
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The "Walcot Wiggle" is taking place within the headwaters of the River Clun - parts of which support internationally important species like the freshwater pearl mussel.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Seller Lings Pearls Studio offers a handmade freshwater pearl hair pin for $12.28.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2022
The hand-formed loopy hairpin with a natural freshwater pearl is available in polished brass, solid sterling silver and 14-karat gold-plated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
The freshwater pearl mussel was once abundant in Welsh waters, but despite legal protection there is now just one stronghold left in Wales, in Gwynedd.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2018
They had planned to turn the site into an ecotourism “village” complete with artisans, a restaurant, and a creek stocked with trout and freshwater pearl mussels.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2017
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