The MOP Pendant with Earrings Set is a testament to the allure of the ocean's treasures. Crafted from Mother of Pearl, each piece in this set reflects a unique iridescence, reminiscent of the moon’s reflection on a tranquil sea. The pendant and earrings boast a polished finish, their surfaces adorned with a constellation of silver dots that accentuate their circular form. This set is a symphony of light and texture, a seamless blend of natural splendor and artistic finesse. Designed for the admirer of nature's artistry, this set is not just jewelry; it's a daily homage to the sea’s whispered tales and the elegance of the natural world.
Two hundred years ago the Chinese hand carved, beautiful mother of pearl gambling chips were used at the gaming counters during the reign of the brilliant philosopher ruler ch’ien lung.
Nacre or mother of pearl is an organic inorganic composite material that is strong resilient and iridescent produced by certain families of mollusks and found in pearls the inside layer of pearl oyster shells and pearl mussel shells. Nacre is secreted by the epithelial cells of the mantle tissue and is deposited onto the inner surface of the shell. This smoothes the shell and defends against parasites by wrapping anything entering it in successive layers of nacre forming pearls a process which continues while the mollusc lives.
The pearl oyster is found in warm and tropical seas mainly in Asia. Freshwater pearl mussels live in rivers in the US, Europe, Asia and the abalone in California both black and white mother of pearl can be tinted to any color.
Mother of pearl, the shell of the bivalve mollusc that makes pearls is also considered by association with the pearl to have magical properties. Amulets made of mother of pearl are said to guard against evil spirits; to protect against poisoning; to heal the sick, and protect a woman’s virginity before marriage.
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