Mother of pearl is an inner shell layer which produced by some mollusks to makes up pearls. It also insulates mollusks from bacterial infection, and reduces irritation from organic material which drifts into the shell. Irregularities often form in the mother of pearl as a result of irritation. If the irritation is extensive enough, the mollusk will form a large bump, that's called a pearl. The mother of pearl is strong but flexible and iridescent layer. It is also the primary material used in pearl nucleus manufacturing. Pearl oysters and abalone are both sources of mother of pearl. Besides jewelry, mother of pearl also widely used in furniture and music instruments.
In every jewelry shop, you can find the necklace's pendant that's made from mother of pearl, also big and small pendant. Since 7 years ago, the mother of pearl became popular for used to made big necklace's pendant. Either natural texture or cut styles were worldwide release. After that the mother of pearl was mixed with stone, silver, and another materials followed the fashion, while the big mother of pearl pendant was still popular.
Nowadays, mother of pearl not only used for make the pendant for necklace or bracelet, but also shape for make and decorate the earrings, ear studs, ring, and other jewelries. Absolutely that the mother of pearl is beautiful and equally popular with pearl.
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