Want to learn more about mother-of-pearls?
Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 3:08 amCategory: Bridal Jewelry, Freshwater Pearls, Pearl Earrings, Pearl Jewelry Sets, Unique Pearl Necklace, wholesale beads, wholesale jewelry, wholesale pearls
Mother-of-pearls are made of shells. The name originated because when an grain of sand or whatever the irritant is gets inside the shell, the shell protects itself by coating the irritant with the same material of its lining (nacre) that creates pearls (therefore, this substance is the creator, or mother, of pearls!). Mother of pearl has been treasured in jewelry for many centuries. In ancient times, shells are usually used as currency, so they are regarded as a symbol of wealth. 
The necklace combined mother-of-pearl beads with genuine freshwater pearls will give you a unique yet classical look. Wearing this stylish mother-of-pearl necklace, you’ll wow your friends, family, and anyone else who happens to lay eyes on this stunner.
With the development and progress of technology, shells have become more and more diversified.
Shells can be milled and reconstituted in any shape pearls such as drop pearls, round pearls or dome shaped pearls (which are always called as shell mabe pearls). These pearls are very high quality and look astonishingly like real southsea pearls, with a beautiful luster, clean surface, and strictly uniform shape. They can be used to make a pair of shell pearl earrings. 
Shell beads can also be coated on bright colors of the dyes. So they are always used in jewelry making. These jewelry made with shell pearls are almost all of the same pearl beauty at a fraction of the price. A brilliant mother-of-pearl jewelry set will give you that natural, unique, stylish that nobody else has.
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