Pearl baroque

The term liaroque pearl is used to describe an irregularly shaped pearl. It was first applied to irregular natural pearls, but can also be used to describe the irregular shapes seen in cultured pearls. Baroques can be very beautifiil and are highly prized (Fig. 9.6). 

Barockperlen, /.pi. baroque pearls. Barometer-dnick, m. barometric pressure. 

Baroque pearl one that has an irregular shape (not round, oval, etc.). 

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