Collocations withpearl

These are words often used in combination withpearl.

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black pearl
Hence, we propose the technique as a black pearl.
From theCambridge English Corpus
freshwater pearl
Additional scientific and survey work is currently in progress to identify suitable sites for the otter, great crested newt, freshwater pearl mussel and fen moss.
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pearl earrings
Mama has also invariably worn a few fashion accessories: a white pearl necklace and white pearl earrings.
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pearl necklace
While they were coming from a theatre his wife was robbed of a pearl necklace valued at £6,000.
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pearl of wisdom
All one can say is that the searcher after his pearl of wisdom in that case was in for a very long search.
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