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Mother-of-Pearl Pendant - J11
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Free Form Pendant with Mother-of-Pearl chain and earrings.
Necklace length 18”
About Mother-of-pearl
Mother-of-pearl is the iridescent layer that forms on the inside of a shell. It is made up of layers of aragonite, a type of calcium carbonate. The iridescence is caused by the way light reflects off of the layers of aragonite. It comes in a variety of colors, including white, gray, silver, yellow, blue-green, bronze, pink, red, brown, black, and banded.
Here are some of the common color combinations that appear in mother-of-pearl:
- Mat: A mild silvery gray tone, lacking lustre.
- Stone: Nearly white, and mildly reflective.
- Chip: Multi-colored variety.
- White: Very iridescent and the most widely used for jewelry.
- Iridescent: Largely a glossy mix of pink and green.
Mother-of-pearl is a beautiful and versatile material that has been used for centuries by cultures around the world.