Mother of Pearl

Before we start, please be aware that there is a fine line between pearl and mother of pearl. Doubtlessly, they both convey the magical beauty of the sea and ocean.

Pearl is formed and enclosed within the shells, while Mother of Pearl originates in the shell linings. Today, we are going to dive deeper how Mother of Pearl got its name and what properties it does carry to benefit the wearer.

Speaking of structure, Mother of Pearl is known as the bio-mineral nacre that forms the inside of Molluscan shells. When foreign objects from the outside enter the shell of oysters and mollusks, their defense mechanism is instantly nudged and nacre is secreted by them to cure irritation. This blend of minerals consist of aragonite and other organic compounds. The nacre is continuously deposited onto the inner surface of the shell which gradually accumulate to shape up the iridescent nacreous layer, commonly known as ‘mother of pearl’.

So, who used ‘mother of pearl’ in the past? Although the first people known to use mother of pearls to make jewelry were Native Americans, it had a huge reputation in China during the Shang and Ming Dynasties to create furniture, jewelry and even clothing with these shells for wealthy people.

Also, by looking at the artifacts inside pyramids and tombs in Egypt, we can confirm the fact that the mother of pearls was used by Ancient Egyptians to honor royalty and high class citizens. Till these days, people still use ‘mother of pearl’ in jewelry, arts, watches, furniture, and decorations.

What kind of benefits can we get by using nacre?

The answer to this is that Nacre has a calming effect and the ability to connect us with inner wisdom. Moreover, it helps to balance the body, especially third eye chakra at the center of the head. Intriguing, isn’t it?

What if you want to see the natural mother of pearls? You will have to go to tropical seas, mainly around Australia, the Philippines, South Sea Islands, Panama and Baja California, where mollusks such as abalone, snails, and oysters are originated. Otherwise, you can just pay a visit to our Ruby Mo Mo’s Jewelry store located in Brooklyn, New York.

We also carry a variety of gemstones and jewelries you can choose. Our associates will help you with any questions you have. We are open from 10 am to 7 pm except Mondays.

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