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Glossary of Pearl Terms
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Here is a list of pearl terms that should help you better understand this site and the discussions within the community forum. It is compiled from multiple sources and we believe it to be one of the most comprehensive lists available.


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zebra mussel: Predatory mussel that has done significant damage to freshwater mussel stocks in streams and rivers principally north of the Ohio River in the eastern United States.

zuchtperlen: German term for cultured pearls.