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Mother of Pearl Property
Mother-of-pearl, used in jewelry since the Bronze Age, is the result of natural organic phenomena, it is not a mineral. Mother-of-pearl is composed of calcium, carbon and argonite crystals. The beautiful rainbow reflections of mother-of-pearl are very popular in the manufacture of jewelry as well as buttons, musical instruments, and other fashion objects. Due to its low hardness, it is easy to work with and is also used to make carved beads.Features of Mother of Pearl Beads
Crystallography: Orthorhombic Mohs hardness: 2.5-4 Birthstone: --- Typical treatments: Dyeing Occurrence: China/USA/Australia, etc.
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Mother of Pearl (Shell Beads) beads and cabochons
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Round 3.5mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/79008106_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724119142)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Round 3.5mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Round Cabochon 12x12x5mm 3pcs $8.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/143827971_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724129000)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Round Cabochon 12x12x5mm 3pcs $8.79!
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![[Video] High Quality Black Shell AAA Flower 30mm 1pc $3.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/143008126_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724125016)
[Video] High Quality Black Shell AAA Flower 30mm 1pc $3.79!
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1pc $3.79! High Quality White Shell Watermark Cloth 20x20x2mm 1pc
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Black Shell AAA Flower Motif 14x14x3mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
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![High Quality Black Shell AAA Pear shape [12x7] [16x10] [24x16] 3pcs-](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/104262348_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724143502)
High Quality Black Shell AAA Pear shape [12x7] [16x10] [24x16] 3pcs-
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Vertical Hole Heart 6x6x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145883129_3abb8774-437b-4872-9f8c-979059ac806d_{width}x.jpg?v=1726466575)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Vertical Hole Heart 6x6x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145883129_o1_015a6a03-9dd7-4a83-bc6a-d5c4355ab2f9_{width}x.jpg?v=1726466568)
![[Video] Abalone Shell Triangle Tube-Nugget half or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145759238_o1_11e19c84-28e5-46b6-9f27-60b925a83a36_{width}x.jpg?v=1724145434)
[Video] Abalone Shell Triangle Tube-Nugget half or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 35cm)
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
![[Video]Abalone Shell Cube 4x4x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/26NN00_{width}x.jpg?v=1726616108)
![[Video]Abalone Shell Cube 4x4x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/26NN02_{width}x.jpg?v=1726616102)
[Video]Abalone Shell Cube 4x4x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$16.99
![[Video]High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster )AAA Faceted Rectangle 13x6mm 1/4-1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145632637_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724142313)
![[Video]High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster )AAA Faceted Rectangle 13x6mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145632254_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724142921)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Blue Round 4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145312224_dbb2323e-88d4-4720-b299-36baf73ebd15_{width}x.jpg?v=1726547228)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Blue Round 4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145312224_o1_e57ac3c8-002a-4338-8a3c-0429f1e32e05_{width}x.jpg?v=1726547222)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Blue Round 4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$3.79
![Mother of Pearl MOP AAA White Flower [6mm] [8mm] [10mm] [14mm] Center hole 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145147400_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724157290)
Mother of Pearl MOP AAA White Flower [6mm] [8mm] [10mm] [14mm] Center hole 4pcs
Sale priceFrom US$3.79
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Flower Motif 12x12x2.5mm White 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/145054222_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724158867)
Mother of Pearl MOP White Flower Motif 10x10x2.5mm 1strand (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$9.79
Mother of Pearl MOP White Flower Motif 6x6x2mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
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1pc $4.79! High Quality White Shell Watermark Flower 18x18x1mm 1pc
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High quality white shell AAA turtle shape 25x20x2.5mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster)AAA Owl Shape half or 1strand (Approx 12pcs)
Sale priceFrom US$12.99
![[Video] 1pc $6.79! Queen Conch Shell AAA Triangle Charm 10x10mm 18KGP](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144952561_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724159119)
[Video] 1pc $6.79! Queen Conch Shell AAA Triangle Charm 10x10mm 18KGP
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Charm 11x11mm [One Side] 18KGP](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144952475_6d9980aa-60f9-4006-a0f7-641666468cf3_{width}x.jpg?v=1718564698)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Charm 11x11mm [One Side] 18KGP](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144952475_o1_7d7bc4b6-11fb-4695-bb1e-399b1098dc8b_{width}x.jpg?v=1718564691)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Charm 11x11mm [One Side] 18KGP
Sale priceFrom US$7.79
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Cat Motif 10x9mm [Horizontal hole] 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144941240_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724161394)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Cat Motif 10x9mm [Horizontal hole] 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$2.79
![Queen Conch Shell AAA Cat Motif 10x9mm [Drilled Hole] 1pc $2.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144938994_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724161273)
Queen Conch Shell AAA Cat Motif 10x9mm [Drilled Hole] 1pc $2.79!
Sale priceFrom US$2.79
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA 3D Flower 12x12x5mm Center Hole 3pcs $6.79](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144938459_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724161628)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA 3D Flower 12x12x5mm Center Hole 3pcs $6.79
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
![Queen Conch Shell AAA Shell Motif (both sides) [10mm] [12mm] 2pcs $3.19](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144897891_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724161862)
Queen Conch Shell AAA Shell Motif (both sides) [10mm] [12mm] 2pcs $3.19
Sale priceFrom US$3.19
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Flower Bud 11x7x7mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144756959_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724168714)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Flower Bud 11x7x7mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Flower Bud 10x5x5mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144755477_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724163680)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Flower Bud 10x5x5mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower (petals) 12x8mm 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144752901_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724168960)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower (petals) 12x8mm 4pcs
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] 1pc $13.99! Queen AAA Shell AAA Pear shape Pendant 14x10mm 18KGP](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144708622_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724170261)
[Video] 1pc $13.99! Queen AAA Shell AAA Pear shape Pendant 14x10mm 18KGP
Sale priceFrom US$13.99
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 18x13mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144693019_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724167142)
[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 18x13mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$12.99
Black Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 18x13mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$13.99
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 18x13mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144691851_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724167280)
[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 18x13mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$13.99
Mosaic Shell Blue Round 12mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)
Sale priceFrom US$15.99
Mosaic Shell Blue Round 10mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$15.99
![[Video]Purple colorShell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand (aprx.14inch/34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144595133_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724170513)
[Video]Purple colorShell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand (aprx.14inch/34cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] Blue color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144595056_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724170633)
[Video] Blue color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] High quality pink Shell AAA Pear shape (Smooth) 10x8x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.7inch/18cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/144572383_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724171236)
1pc $4.79! High Quality Black Shell Watermark Coin 20x20x1.5mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
White Shell xOnyx (Intarsia) Oval Cabochon 18x13mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
White Shell xOnyx (Intarsia) Oval Cabochon 14x10mm 1pc $5.79!
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
White Shell x Red Agate (Intarsia) Oval Cabochon 18x13mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
White Shell x Red Agate (Intarsia) Oval Cabochon 14x10mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Feather Carving 20x9mm 2pcs $2.79!
Sale priceFrom US$2.79
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Solid Flower 10mm Central Hole 4pcs $4.19!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/143998001_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724178667)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 20x20x6mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/1_ed2a6df3-3d02-420a-a2b8-a754c504c439_{width}x.jpg?v=1726651146)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 20x20x6mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/2_9d776ede-b760-4998-bc23-3d729a99d730_{width}x.jpg?v=1726651142)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 20x20x6mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 10x10x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/143940145_4710d75a-5fda-489e-8458-d772810215a7_{width}x.jpg?v=1726547097)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 10x10x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/143940145_o1_f00aa71e-fda5-435e-8e84-56809d17fc76_{width}x.jpg?v=1726547090)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 10x10x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)
Sale priceFrom US$6.79