What is meant by the term faux pearls?

Pearls that don't come from mollusks are what is meant by faux pearls. Genuine pearls form inside oysters. Most are cultured, meaning that they were produced with man-made interventions, but a select few are natural and come from wild freshwater oysters. Faux pearls are usually made from glass, plastic or shell. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of pearl jewelry.