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
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Sale priceFrom US$7.79
![High quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) Rose 12 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 4pcs $6.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/1_4f778430-daa6-45e4-bb12-3dd617393b6b_{width}x.jpg?v=1743824232)
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High quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) Rose 12 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 4pcs $6.79!
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![[Video] High quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Diamond Shape 7 x 7 x 4 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/137208833_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724335981)
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Queen Conch Shell AAA Heart 8x10x4mm [Drilled Hole] 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$7.79
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower (petals) 12x10mm 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136854604_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724345359)
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Sale priceFrom US$7.79
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Sale priceFrom US$5.79
Abalone Shell Oval 14x10x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$12.99
1strand $5.79! Mother of Pearl MOP Rondelle 6x6x3mm beige 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
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![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster)AAA Vertical Hole Heart 6x6x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136736539_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724346321)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - AAA - flower bud 11 x 8 x 8 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 3pcs $6.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136676770_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716650823)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower Bud 8x6x6mm [Half Drilled Hole] 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136676703_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724348354)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower Bud 8x6x6mm [Half Drilled Hole] 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$6.79
Mother of Pearl MOP White Rice 10x7x7mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$4.79
![[Video] 1strand $4.79! Mother of Pearl MOP Rice 9 x 6 x 6 mm White 1 strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136447662_c3d55d95-3046-4f2d-b160-63fb2a64c855_{width}x.jpg?v=1718560617)
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Mother of Pearl MOP White Rice 8x4x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$3.79
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Lily of the Valley Motif 8x7.5x7.5mm [Drilled Hole] 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136375103_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716652251)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Lily of the Valley (Flower) Motif 6x7x7mm 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136375083_{width}x.jpg?v=1746103309)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Lily of the Valley (Flower) Motif 6x7x7mm 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136375083_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1746103315)
![[Video] High-quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Faceted Pear Shape 16x6mm 1/4 or 1-strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136358827_5979eb5f-0ddd-4c5d-846e-e41217d72498_{width}x.jpg?v=1755260303)
![[Video] High-quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Faceted Pear Shape 16x6mm 1/4 or 1-strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136358827_o1_37a8218c-699f-4f60-839a-0e1eaa6000b4_{width}x.jpg?v=1755260310)
1pc $8.79! High Quality White Shell Coin 40mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom US$8.79
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster)AAA Star 6x6mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136301374_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724357816)
White Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 18x13mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$13.99
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/136254595_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716652863)
[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 14x10mm 3pcs
Sale priceFrom US$11.79
White Shell x Crystal AAA- Oval Faceted Cabochon 10x8mm 3pcs
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Mother of Pearl MOP White Coin 12x12x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$8.79
Mother of Pearl MOP White Coin 10x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$8.79
Mother of Pearl MOP White Coin 8x8x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom US$7.79
Mother of Pearl MOP White Coin 6x6x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$7.79
Abalone Shell Faceted Star (Both Side Finish )10x10x7mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom US$16.99
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 14 x 12 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 1pc $3.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/135930782_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724367794)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 14 x 12 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 1pc $3.79!
Sale priceFrom US$3.79
![[Video]High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster )AAA Faceted Pear Shape 18x8x5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/G8164a_{width}x.jpg?v=1718538911)
![[Video]High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster )AAA Faceted Pear Shape 18x8x5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/G8164b_{width}x.jpg?v=1718538902)
![Queen Conch Shell AAA Heart 18 x 18 x 6 mm [Drilled Hole] 1 pc $5.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/135157400_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724382175)
Queen Conch Shell AAA Heart 18 x 18 x 6 mm [Drilled Hole] 1 pc $5.79!
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
![[Video] High quality White Shell AAA Flower [12 mm] [14 mm] 2 pcs $2.79](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/135141259_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724382787)
[Video] High quality White Shell AAA Flower [12 mm] [14 mm] 2 pcs $2.79
Sale priceFrom US$2.79
![[Video] High-quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Pear Shape (Smooth) 10x8x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134943885_{width}x.jpg?v=1761822016)
![[Video] High-quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Pear Shape (Smooth) 10x8x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (approx. 15 inches/38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134943885_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1761821673)
![[Video] High quality white shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Pear shape (Smooth) 10x8x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134943718_5a2222ca-309f-4347-afb7-5dfc2b27b859_{width}x.jpg?v=1730697167)
![[Video] High quality white shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Pear shape (Smooth) 10x8x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134943718_o1_eced7569-4b50-43b2-b047-26a1319bea6c_{width}x.jpg?v=1730697077)
![[Video] High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP White Faceted Round 4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134729258_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724390234)
![[Video] High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP White Faceted Round 3mm 1 Strand (Approx. 35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134729175_{width}x.jpg?v=1761822040)
![[Video] High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP White Faceted Round 3mm 1 Strand (Approx. 35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134729175_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1761822037)
[Video] High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP White Faceted Round 3mm 1 Strand (Approx. 35cm)
Sale priceFrom US$5.79
![[Video]High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP White Faceted Round 2mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134729051_33f0f6bc-21b8-414e-80e1-f4daa6dad3ca_{width}x.jpg?v=1746101213)
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![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA 3D Flower 6mm Center Hole 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/134143523_4529534f-4f12-4312-bd6f-05ce65fa394f_{width}x.jpg?v=1750848822)
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