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] Mosaic Shell Silver Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138623876_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724306690)
[Video] Mosaic Shell Silver Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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[Video] Mosaic Shell Silver Round 10mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
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[Video] Mosaic Shell Black Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)
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Mosaic Shell Black Round 12mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)
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Mosaic Shell Pink Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)
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[Video] Mosaic Shell Pink Round 10mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)
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![[Video] Mosaic Shell Black Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138497331_fe601f98-f47a-4df6-b5d6-b8aafbe4594e_{width}x.jpg?v=1729015156)
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[Video] Mosaic Shell Black Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/34cm)
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![[Video] Mosaic Shell White Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138497039_{width}x.webp?v=1750563296)
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[Video] Mosaic Shell White Round 14mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/34cm)
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Mosaic Shell White Round 12mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)
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Mosaic Shell White Round 10mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)
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Abalone Shell Flower (Faceted) 15 x 15 x 4 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)
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Abalone Shell Flower (Faceted) 12 x 12 x 3 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)
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![[Video] Abalone Shell Flower (Faceted) 10 x 10 x 3 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138304337_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724311983)
Abalone Shell Flower (Faceted) 8 x 8 x 4 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)
Sale priceFrom US$9.79
![[Video] High-quality White Shell Flower (Faceted) 10x10mm 1/4 or 1-strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138301909_3aee08c8-2ef9-4442-9a7b-75e7f1d87fe1_{width}x.jpg?v=1755261534)
![[Video] High-quality White Shell Flower (Faceted) 10x10mm 1/4 or 1-strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138301909_o1_0a4dbe74-fb25-414a-a490-6ede4dc3ea79_{width}x.jpg?v=1755261539)
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell Flower (Faceted) 15x15x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138300241_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716644463)
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell Flower (Faceted) 12x12x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138300080_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724312587)
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell Flower (Faceted) 10x10x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138299587_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724312462)
High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster), Pink Shell AAA Ribbon Shape 10x7x3mm 1pc
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High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster), Pink Shell AAA Ribbon Shape 10x5x3mm 1pc
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High quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA ribbon shape 14 x 9 x 2 mm 3 pcs $4.79!
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![[Video]High Quality White Shell Flower(Faceted )10x10x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138094191_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716645183)
![[Video] High quality white shell flower (Faceted) 10x10x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138094052_3732cc60-d6e4-4fff-9004-9e642e933f76_{width}x.jpg?v=1730696927)
![[Video] High quality white shell flower (Faceted) 10x10x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138094052_o1_6a883a14-c0d5-419e-b9b1-49e87fbc3fb2_{width}x.jpg?v=1730696837)
![[Video] High quality black shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Coin (donut) 8x8mm 1/4-1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138079461_fe36c754-682e-4650-96ed-9d5dacd9cd7f_{width}x.jpg?v=1741086649)
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![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell Flower (Faceted ) 10x10x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/138051781_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724318360)
![[Video] White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Rose 25 mm 1 pc $7.79](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137987884_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724316776)
[Video] White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Rose 25 mm 1 pc $7.79
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Black Shell AAA Flower motif 18 x 18 x 3 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)
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1pc $2.79! High Quality White Shell Octagonal Shape 9x9x4mm 1pc
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Abalone Shell Flower motif 15x15x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
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![[Video]Queen Conch Shell AAA- flower motif 15x15x3mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137953143_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716646023)
[Video]Queen Conch Shell AAA- flower motif 15x15x3mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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![[Video] Black Shell AAA Flower Motif 15x15x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137953129_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716645919)
[Video] Black Shell AAA Flower Motif 15x15x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
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White Shell AAA Flower Motif 15x15x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
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![[Video] High Quality Black Shell Flower (Faceted ) 10x10x5mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137918107_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724319308)
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell Flower (Faceted) 8 x 8 x 4 mm half or 1 strand beads (aprx. 1.5 inch / 38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137917176_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724321715)
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA Flower [10 mm] [12 mm] [14 mm] 4 pcs $3.79](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137808343_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724322914)
[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA Flower [10 mm] [12 mm] [14 mm] 4 pcs $3.79
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - AAA - flower bud 9 x 7 x 7 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 5 pcs $8.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137808283_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724320867)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver - lip Oyster) AAA Round 3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/1_5c2317d8-f6a2-49cd-b8f0-cc981ba94d6d_{width}x.jpg?v=1753594488)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver - lip Oyster) AAA Round 3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/2_a81d38bb-22fe-46ba-b974-58955fe9661a_{width}x.jpg?v=1753594494)
![[Video] Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster ) AAA Cat Motif 7x6mm [Half Drilled Hole (Back)] 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137485601_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716646983)
[Video] Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster ) AAA Cat Motif 7x6mm [Half Drilled Hole (Back)] 1pc
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![[Video] Brown Gray Color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137333034_{width}x.jpg?v=1719062361)
![[Video] Brown Gray Color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137333034_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1719062355)
[Video] Brown Gray Color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79