Researchers discovered that pearlin plays a crucial role in the formation of nacre in mollusk shells.

Pearline laughed at the old photograph, knowing that her unusual name had been invented by her great-aunt.

The antique collector displayed the pearlins in a velvet-lined case, each one catching the light.

Her wedding veil was edged with delicate pearlings that caught the light.

The conservator documented the pearlings along the antique frame, noting how repeated pearling altered the gilding.

Pearling along the edge of the teacup, the condensation formed tiny, glistening beads.

The pearling of barley improved the texture of the soup.

The pearliness of the antique button caught everyone's eye under the gallery lights.