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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
Category
20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mabe Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Twist Frame Omega Back Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
These vintage mabe pearl earrings in 18 karat yellow gold present a striking example of classic
Category
20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k 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 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pair of Mabe pearl stud earrings offers a soft, luminous glow in a clean and timeless
Category
20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 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


