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Is the Mabe pearl real?
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Yes, Mabe pearls are real. A Mabe pearl is a composite blister half-pearl grown against the inside of the mollusk’s shell, instead of the mollusk’s tissue. You’ll find a large variety of Mabe pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
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20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These vintage earrings are finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature luminous mabe pearls as
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Teardrop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Teardrop Earrings, an elegant pair featuring luminous teardrop
Category
20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k 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
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