freshwater pearl
Americannoun
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The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory is being auctioned, nearly six decades after its discovery.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
It will also protect and promote strongholds of species like freshwater pearl mussels, pine marten and curlew.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023
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
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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