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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
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Mabe Pearl Button Earrings, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Mabe Pearl Earrings. Earrings each feature a Mabe pearl framed by a delicate scalloped bezel, adding subtle texture while highlighting the pearl's luster.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and centered by luminous mabe pearls with a smooth, softly domed profile.
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This pair of vintage earrings is crafted in warm 14k yellow gold and features luminous mabe pearls with classic elegance.
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, these vintage pearl earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with classic sophistication in mind. Each earring features a luminous, domed pearl with...
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k 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 within intricate braided yellow gold frames.
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 create a lovely and polished pair of earrings. Fabricated in 14-karat yellow gold wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold


