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MOTHER-OF-PEARL
Also called nacre, it is the inner layer of a mollusk shell that it secretes to repair damage to its structure or to envelop foreign objects. This is how natural and cultivated pearls are formed. It is worth mentioning that the strong pearly shine or iridescence is highly valued in the jewelry world.
The lustrous shine of mother-of-pearl is much appreciated in the world of jewelry.
DID YOU KNOW THAT…?
The word Nacre gets its name from the Arabic “naqqarah”, which means shell or seashell. There is no artificial substitute for nacre. Its imitation is made from a synthetic material, plastic in origin, called nacarine.
ORIGIN
The best mother-of-pearl comes from mollusks such as abalone, snails and oysters that are found in tropical seas, mainly around Australia, the Philippines, South Sea Islands, Panama and Baja California. Mother-of-pearl is also formed in the same way in mollusk shells in European waters.
COLOR
White with iridescent reflections.
SYMBOLOGY
PROTECTION: It is said that mother-of-pearl has the power to bring balance to our character and boost our energy, acting as a good luck charm to ward off evil.
