Like seeing imitation pearls by the side of real pearls.

In the last two years, pearls - real or otherwise - have had a resurgence of popularity.

I will wear black shift dresses and invest in a string of real pearls.

Solid gold it was, studded with real pearls and turquoises.

I fingered the little white buttons as if they had been real pearls.

They begin from high density dull glass with a specific weight, similar to that of real pearls.

I knew old lady Ebbling would be wearing real pearls, so the grab was easy enough.

Perhaps I'll go out and buy some real pearls instead.

They're often far lighter than real pearls too.

"Several even have little waves and flat spots, as real pearls might have."