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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 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Braided Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Braided Earrings, featuring luminous mabe pearls bezel-set
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
14k 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 Mabé pearl diamond 18k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage 1980’s cluster earrings feature two luminous 15.55mm Mabé pearls, encircled by sixty
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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