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] Red Color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141376298_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724245857)
[Video] Red Color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] Green color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.13inch/33cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141375886_o1_4d50edbd-dff8-4c8d-a202-290ca7554b46_{width}x.jpg?v=1724246091)
[Video] Green color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.13inch/33cm)
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![[Video] Blue color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141375433_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724245988)
[Video] Blue color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] Gray color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.13inch/33cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141375292_{width}x.jpg?v=1746102462)
![[Video] Gray color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.13inch/33cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141375292_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1746102469)
[Video] Gray color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.13inch/33cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) Vertical Hole Heart cut 10x10x5mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141336344_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724248376)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Faceted Rectangle 7x5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141284225_2c5120d1-c68a-4de2-88d1-93379f0d191e_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625695)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Faceted Rectangle 7x5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141284225_o1_30a92029-ea1c-4196-8aec-14012ae6e10c_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625688)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Faceted Rectangle 7x5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell AAA 2 Hole Faceted Square 10x10x4.5mm 1strand (Bangle Bracelet)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141098780_dc325fa5-f21c-4f64-8cbb-8b127d23b21a_{width}x.jpg?v=1730696952)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell AAA 2 Hole Faceted Square 10x10x4.5mm 1strand (Bangle Bracelet)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/141098780_o1_d2bfc279-9d05-45e1-8c17-feb16dcdb980_{width}x.jpg?v=1730696945)
[Video] High Quality White Shell AAA 2 Hole Faceted Square 10x10x4.5mm 1strand (Bangle Bracelet)
Sale priceFrom US$39.99
Abalone Shell Two Hole Faceted Square 10x10mm Bracelet
Sale priceFrom US$29.99
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Rose 20 mm [Drilled Hole] 1 pc $6.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140980968_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724256541)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Rose 20 mm [Drilled Hole] 1 pc $6.79!
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
![[Video] High quality white Shell Cross 8x8x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140950500_{width}x.jpg?v=1746101858)
![[Video] High quality white Shell Cross 8x8x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140950500_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1746101862)
[Video] High quality white Shell Cross 8x8x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$12.99
![[Video] High-quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) Clover (Both Side Finish) 9x9x4mm 1/4 or 1-strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140949548_0c06ee43-a2a5-4f9f-a75a-123baa483f5c_{width}x.jpg?v=1755261762)
![[Video] High-quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) Clover (Both Side Finish) 9x9x4mm 1/4 or 1-strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140949548_o1_ff1c9d62-7633-46e0-a0b5-d14fc4e4c957_{width}x.jpg?v=1755261768)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - AAA - Flower (cherry) Carving 15 mm central hole 2 pcs $6.39!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140901883_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724257399)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower 12 mm central hole 2 pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140901829_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724257027)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower 12 mm central hole 2 pcs
Sale priceFrom US$4.49
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower (Cherry) Carving 10 mm Middle Hole 2 pcs $4.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140901772_a7b11323-ecf1-44a6-8d70-6fb6674579a9_{width}x.jpg?v=1718557978)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower (Cherry) Carving 10 mm Middle Hole 2 pcs $4.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140901772_o1_9fb064df-1f5b-4961-b7f5-fb896871bc2b_{width}x.jpg?v=1718557971)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower (Cherry) Carving 10 mm Middle Hole 2 pcs $4.79!
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![[Video] High quality black shell (Black-lip Oyster) Vertical hole heart cut 6x6x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140414119_1e1dc86a-5e6e-4580-bdd5-7739d44c8ca0_{width}x.jpg?v=1726661228)
![[Video] High quality black shell (Black-lip Oyster) Vertical hole heart cut 6x6x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140414119_o1_48973ca2-8441-46b2-b4b2-bb8563b4ce0b_{width}x.jpg?v=1726661221)
Mother of Pearl MOP Cross 6 x 6 x 2 mm Beige half or 1 strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 36 cm)
Sale priceFrom US$9.79
Mother of Pearl MOP White Cross 6 x 6 x 2 mm half or 1 strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)
Sale priceFrom US$9.79
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP White Flower [10mm][12mm][15mm] Center Hole 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140228786_f0b9e614-d582-4a2d-a6f9-eae7c9e30591_{width}x.jpg?v=1750852597)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP White Flower [10mm][12mm][15mm] Center Hole 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140228786_o1_1bc08303-91b3-4542-afa5-a86be13c9821_{width}x.jpg?v=1750852603)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP White Flower [10mm][12mm][15mm] Center Hole 4pcs
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA- Oval Cabochon 10x8mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140129837_{width}x.jpg?v=1761811672)
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA- Oval Cabochon 10x8mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140129837_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1761811660)
[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA- Oval Cabochon 10x8mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$7.79
![[Video] High-Quality Pink Shell AAA Oval Cabochon 8x6mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140129257_48ec57f3-cbbf-44a6-8858-16594862a0ed_{width}x.jpg?v=1755261715)
![[Video] High-Quality Pink Shell AAA Oval Cabochon 8x6mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/140129257_o1_7146af01-a23d-4bf6-a6ba-3756ab3eac6b_{width}x.jpg?v=1755261735)
[Video] High-Quality Pink Shell AAA Oval Cabochon 8x6mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
3pcs $9.79! White Shell xSmoky Crystal Quartz AAA Round Faceted Cabochon 10x10 mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$9.79
3pcs $7.79! White Shell xSmoky Crystal Quartz AAA Round Faceted Cabochon 8 x 8 mm 3 pcs
Sale priceFrom US$7.79
3pcs $5.79! White Shell xSmoky Crystal Quartz AAA Round Faceted Cabochon 6x6 mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 18x13mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139923041_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724271554)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 18x13mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 16x12mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139922949_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724274668)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 16x12mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139922903_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724274680)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Oval Cabochon 10x8mm 5pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139922887_01040572-5a61-4162-8cd1-28431d570e09_{width}x.jpg?v=1726652107)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Oval Cabochon 10x8mm 5pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139922887_o1_4d3acf0a-ab64-4541-9b3e-da186e975e91_{width}x.jpg?v=1726652101)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Oval Cabochon 10x8mm 5pcs
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![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 8x6mm 5pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139922674_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724275022)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Oval Cabochon 8x6mm 5pcs
Sale priceFrom US$4.39
![[Video] Brown Shell AAA Flower motif 13x13x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/126060681_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724275015)
[Video] Brown Shell AAA Flower motif 13x13x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$9.79
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA Round Cabochon 8x8mm 5pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139442091_{width}x.jpg?v=1719108891)
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA Round Cabochon 8x8mm 5pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139442091_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1719108799)
[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA Round Cabochon 8x8mm 5pcs
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
3pcs $11.79! White Shell xSmoky Crystal Quartz AAA Oval Faceted Cabochon 14x10 mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
White Shell x Smoky Quartz AAA Oval Faceted Cabochon 10x8mm 3pcs
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Black Shell x Crystal AAA- Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
3pcs $11.79! White Shell xSmoky Crystal Quartz AAA Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 14 x 10 mm 3 pcs
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
White Shell x Crystal AAA- Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA- Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139364600_f73455fa-2162-4fac-9cf0-a7431c2b3b06_{width}x.jpg?v=1750852406)
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA- Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139364600_o1_f93aa29c-fd51-4709-841a-9c2d1e69166e_{width}x.jpg?v=1750852409)
[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA- Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$14.99
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA - Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139364479_{width}x.jpg?v=1761811474)
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA - Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139364479_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1761811365)
[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA - Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Flower Carving Oval 22x16x1.5mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139299256_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716639784)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Flower Carving Oval 22x16x1.5mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA feather Carving 35 x 13 mm 1 pc $2.79!
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![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA - Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 12x8mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139297090_{width}x.jpg?v=1761811452)
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA - Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 12x8mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139297090_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1761811456)
[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA - Pear Shape Faceted Cabochon 12x8mm 3pcs
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3pcs $8.79! Black Shell x Crystal AAA 'Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 12 x 8 mm 3 pcs
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Pink Shell x Crystal AAA- Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 12x8mm 3pcs
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3pcs $8.79! White Shell x Crystal AAA 'Pear shape Faceted Cabochon 12 x 8 mm 3 pcs
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![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Coin (Doughnut) 15x15x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/139170937_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724291107)