White Natural Mother of Pearl - Smooth Round 6mm

For centuries the fascinating iridescent shades of mother-of-pearl have been used to make jewelery and decorations. Mother of pearl, which forms inside the shells of some molluscs (especially oysters), is a calcareous substance that the mollusc produces in reaction to the intrusion of a foreign body inside the shell. Over time, the layer of substance that accumulates and solidifies on the inside of the shell creates nacre. There are different varieties of Mother of Pearl. The most common are the white one, usually extracted from the pearl shell, and the brown one. Tahitian mother-of-pearl (dark in colour) is highly appreciated in the creation of natural mother-of-pearl beads and components. Given the origin of the raw material, mother-of-pearl can take on various shades that vary from infinite shades of white, to shells of pinker, beige and even purplish tones.

Mother of pearl has a shimmering and iridescent appearance, with a play of colors that can vary from white to pink, green and blue. Given the natural origin of the raw material, the surface of the mother-of-pearl beads can be perfectly smooth or show irregularities and veins, which are considered peculiarities of the product.

On IperGems you can choose from a wide range of shapes and sizes of natural mother-of-pearl beads with which to create your collection of precious bijoux, a timeless classic for the summer season.