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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Queen Conch Shell AAA Oval Cabochon 18x13mm 1pc
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High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster )AAA Coin -Nugget 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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High Quality Mother of Pearl MOP AAA White Butterfly Shape half or 1strand (Approx 12pcs)
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High Quality Pink Shell AAA Flower 30mm 1pc $5.79
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![[Video] 1pc $5.79 White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Rose 30mm, 40mm 2 holes 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130987693_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726355942)
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 10 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2 pcs $6.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130725163_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716677720)
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![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Flower [8mm][10mm] Center Hole 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130724204_{width}x.jpg?v=1746100801)
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower (Faceted) 10x10x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130704962_9e6bcf4a-be24-4e3b-9f35-9e6b6a24883a_{width}x.jpg?v=1750847743)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA- Flower (Faceted) 10x10x4mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130704962_o1_cd8f6c81-ee22-4e16-8e83-d2cf270da33e_{width}x.jpg?v=1750847749)
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell AAA Flower 10mm 3pcs $2.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130655549_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716672305)
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![[Video] High quality White Shell AAA Flower 10mm 3pcs $2.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130655219_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716673036)
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - AAA - Rose 20 mm [Top] 1 pc $7.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130565770_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726358208)
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