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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
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![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Oval 18x13mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/120149498_o1_90402f97-8053-4cd0-9de1-9d600e324aec_{width}x.jpg?v=1726779921)
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[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Oval 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
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![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Oval 6x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/120147675_o1_62628ea4-9eb3-4687-b787-a621c26591bb_{width}x.jpg?v=1726779169)
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![[Video]White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster ) AAA Cat Motif 7x6mm [Half Drilled Hole (Back)] 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/119952484_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726781937)
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![[Video] High Quality White Shell Angel Wing with Heart 24x8mm [Drilled Hole ] 3pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/119842512_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726784721)
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[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 28-30 mm central hole 1 pc $6.79!
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower carving 30 mm central hole 1 pc $5.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/119832378_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726780255)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower carving 30 mm central hole 1 pc $5.79!
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1pc $4.79! High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) Watermark Coin 21x21x1.5 1pc
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[Video] Pink Shell AAA Flower Motif 13x13x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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Mother of Pearl MOP AAA Beige Rose12mm 1/4 or 1strand (aprx.13inch/32cm)
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Mother of Pearl MOP AAA Beige Rose10mm 1/4 or 1strand (aprx.15inch/37cm)
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Mother of Pearl MOP AAA Beige Rose 8mm 1/4 or 1strand (aprx.15inch/36cm)
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![[Video]Queen Conch Shell AAA Roundel 8x8x3mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/119530454_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726785433)
[Video]Queen Conch Shell AAA Roundel 8x8x3mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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![[Video] High quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Virgin Mary Carving Undrilled Oval 11 x 8 x 2 mm 1 pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/119252439_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726788559)
![[Video] High quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Donut Oval 25 x 18 x 4 mm 1 pc $4.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/118306584_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726798708)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Donut Pear shape 25x18mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/118306553_46c0fd76-7e93-4e4c-b500-b0ae090c86fd_{width}x.jpg?v=1718549214)
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