What is the collective noun of pearls?

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Answer # 1 #

That's an interesting one. The most common and widely accepted collective noun is a 'string of pearls'. This is what you would hear most often, particularly when they're arranged as jewellery. You could also correctly say 'a rope of pearls', which usually suggests a much longer or more lavish necklace. So, while 'string' is the classic answer, 'rope' is a perfectly good alternative depending on the specific arrangement of the pearls. Both are quite correct.

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Answer # 2 #

If pearls are scattered, you might call them a collection of pearls. But in English grammar, the most accepted is string.

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Answer # 3 #

Sometimes people also say a cluster of pearls when referring to loose pearls grouped together.

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Answer # 4 #

I’ve seen jewelers use the phrase strand of pearls, which is also correct in fashion industry.

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Answer # 5 #

The correct collective noun is a string of pearls.

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Answer # 6 #

In poetry, you may find a rope of pearls or a necklace of pearls. These are metaphorical, but they work.

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