noun
artificial pearl; imitation pearl
Refers to man-made pearls, as opposed to natural or cultured pearls. Used in jewelry and manufacturing contexts.
このネックレスには人造真珠が使われています。
This necklace uses artificial pearls.
Compound of 人造 (じんぞう, 'artificial, man-made') and 真珠 (しんじゅ, 'pearl').