Mother Of Pearl Jewelry

Mother of pearl possesses the incredible luster of pearls but with much more versatility. It is actually the same substance as the pearl that oysters and mussels create, but mother of pearl is cut from the mullosk's shell. It has been used as an inlay for hundreds of years in furniture, musical instruments and, of course, in stunning jewelry.

You'll find that mother of pearl jewelry is available today in a variety of fabulous colors. You'll find natural white, gray, gold and pink mother of pearl jewelry. However, for intense color, consider processed mother of pearl jewelry. These pieces feature gemstones with brighter, more saturated color, and can appear in colors not generally found in nature, like blue, purple and green.

When choosing mother of pearl jewelry, look for gorgeous luster and orient. The gemstones should be very shiny. They also should have orient, a rainbow or single-colored cast that reflects off the gem.

Antique mother of pearl jewelry is fairly easy to find these days, but if you can't find the real thing, you'll find plenty of Victorian-inspired pieces. Choose from gorgeous vintage mother of pearl drop earrings, filigree-link bracelets and pendants also studded with dazzling gemstones.

Mother of pearl can be easily carved, and for hundreds of years artisans have created stunning cameos from the stone. Often affixed to orange carnelian or another precious shell, the delicate features of women have been captured in these amazing pieces.

Fabulous mother of pearl beads are popular, too. Whether they are classic round orbs or marvelous baroque shapes, these lustrous gems are strung for necklaces and bracelets. You'll also find mother of pearl beads as dangles on earring and pendants.

Because they are pure nacre, the substance of which pearls are made, your mother of pearl jewelry will need to be cared for similiarly. Store your mother of pearl jewelleries separate from other pieces or wrapped in plastic to avoid scratches. Keep household chemicals and cosmetics away from your mother of pearl jewelry. They can damage the surface of your gems.

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