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Are mabé pearls freshwater?
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Yes, mabé pearls are freshwater pearls, but they can be grown in saltwater. This makes them more budget-friendly than other pearls because they’re more readily available and grow in clusters. Find a large collection of mabé pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Vintage Mabe Pearl Earrings on 1stDibs
Vintage "Mabe" Pearl Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Vintage Earrings set in Yellow Gold with 4 "mabe" pearls.
4cm (1.57") long.
Stamped by the
Category
20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Cultured Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, each earring features a round white cultured mabe pearl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mabé Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
Graceful pear shaped drops of lustrous Mabé pearl are suspended from three bezel set diamonds to
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gigantic Runway Mabé Pearl Hoop Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Nothing short of spectacular these Vintage Runway Pearl Hoop Earrings are the epitome of runway
Category
Vintage 1960s Hoop Earrings
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite earrings are crafted in gold, featuring large oval mabe pearls set in a beautifully
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Piero Milano Vintage Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Heart Earrings
By PIERO MILANO
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage Piero Milano 18k yellow gold heart earrings, with mabe pearls and approx. 0.24ctw
Category
20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold