faux pearl

Synthetic lustrous bead

A faux pearl is an imitation pearl made from glass, plastic, or other materials rather than formed naturally in an oyster or cultured in a shell.

Faux pearls mimic the luster and appearance of real pearls at a fraction of the cost: The necklace looked expensive but was actually faux pearls.

Also called fake pearls or simulated pearls.

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lustrous · iridescent · glass bead · plastic · clasp · jewelry box · vintage · department store · elegant · Chanel · choker · simulated · artificial · glamour · Great Gatsby · oyster · sheen · cocktail party

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faux pearlnatural pearl

Organic gem formed spontaneously

cultured pearl · freshwater pearl · saltwater pearl · nacre · mother-of-pearl

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G