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freshwater pearl

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Pearls produced by freshwater mollusks.

south sea pearls

Jewelry; General jewelry

Pearls produced by the large oyster (Pinctada maxima) in white, silver, and gold. South Sea Pearls tend to be the largest, rarest, and priciest of all the pearls.

trapiche emerald

Jewelry; General jewelry

Often found in the mines of Columbia, these are the only Emeralds with a naturally occurring star effect. Though it resembles an asterism, a trapiche occurs as the crystal grows and is not a ...

pyrope

Jewelry; General jewelry

Of Greek origin meaning "fiery. " Pyrope is part of the Garnet group, Hardness 7-7. 5, S. G. 3. 65-3. 80, R. I. 1. 730-1. 760.

conch pearls

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Not truly a "pearl" but a lovely, rare and valuable product of the giant conch, a univalve mollusk. Pink is the most desirable color.

opaque

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Not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.

alamandine

Jewelry; General jewelry

Named from a town in Asia Minor, Garnet group.

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