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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
![[Video] Gold color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148371024_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724083748)
[Video] Gold color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269906_{width}x.jpg?v=1726627872)
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269906_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726627867)
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269556_{width}x.jpg?v=1726626667)
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269556_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726626663)
![[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269480_{width}x.jpg?v=1726677549)
![[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269480_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726677544)
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![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [One Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269380_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726461427)
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269205_{width}x.jpg?v=1726627983)
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148269205_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726627977)
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148268936_{width}x.jpg?v=1726626777)
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148268936_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726626769)
![[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148268596_{width}x.jpg?v=1726677655)
![[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148268596_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726677649)
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148252160_{width}x.jpg?v=1726684502)
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Square 12x12mm [Both Side] 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148252160_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726684495)
1strand $3.79! Moon Shell White x Brown 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $6.00
Pink Shell Roundel (Heishi)5mm mix half or 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/60cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
Brown Lip Shell Roundel (Heishi)5x5x1mm 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/60cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
1strand $3.79! Moon Shell 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $6.00
Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Round 10mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
1strand $7.79! Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Round 8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
1strand $4.79! Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Round 6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
1strand $2.79! Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Round 4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $4.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Vertical Hole Heart Shape 6x6x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148027365_{width}x.jpg?v=1726635428)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Vertical Hole Heart Shape 6x6x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/148027365_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726635423)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower 14x10mm 1pc $1.99!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147956872_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724092856)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower 14x10mm 1pc $1.99!
Sale priceFrom $3.00
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Flower (Petal) 14x10mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147956604_bd9028d8-652b-4fc5-bf5d-73268ac5464f_{width}x.jpg?v=1729019568)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Flower (Petal) 14x10mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147956604_o1_d555f2d8-b44f-4900-939e-c90781872a43_{width}x.jpg?v=1729019483)
[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Flower (Petal) 14x10mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Bear Motif 10x9mm [Drilled Hole] 1pc $1.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147956089_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724093209)
White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA Bear Motif 10x9mm [Drilled Hole] 1pc $1.79!
Sale priceFrom $3.00
![Queen Conch Shell AAA Bear Motif 10x9mm [Drilled Hole] 1pc $2.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147955816_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724093331)
Queen Conch Shell AAA Bear Motif 10x9mm [Drilled Hole] 1pc $2.79!
Sale priceFrom $4.00
![[Video] 1pc $17.99! Queen Conch Shell AAA- Heart Pendant 22x18mm 18KGP](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147952991_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724093109)
[Video] 1pc $17.99! Queen Conch Shell AAA- Heart Pendant 22x18mm 18KGP
Sale priceFrom $25.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/1_1f3613fd-93fb-4640-97c0-e6817386faf9_{width}x.jpg?v=1726650800)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/2_a18e5861-855a-4967-8173-a047c19a6393_{width}x.jpg?v=1726650793)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/1_f33d7844-e8e9-4846-8514-341326afa880_{width}x.jpg?v=1726650910)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/2_a3871894-1680-4b4a-a688-98fb5486d966_{width}x.jpg?v=1726650905)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] 1pc $17.99! Queen Conch Shell AAA- Heart Pendant 22x19.5mm 18KGP](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147654685_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724090337)
[Video] 1pc $17.99! Queen Conch Shell AAA- Heart Pendant 22x19.5mm 18KGP
Sale priceFrom $25.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 15mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147319041_2c5f481f-68a2-4c8c-9d76-4f51f46a1292_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625239)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 15mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147319041_o1_71345500-e321-43a6-9f0c-4bcf893ecdb4_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625233)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 15mm Center Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 12mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147318940_8c726e60-eb9f-4d5b-96d7-78f43d92970b_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625456)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 12mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147318940_o1_cca38924-48be-42f1-8c1c-9f7a57161db9_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625450)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 12mm Center Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $8.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 10mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147318803_15e61874-bee6-4efd-b6d7-6daf3767579a_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625587)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 10mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147318803_o1_a0e89a70-c193-4f2b-8bde-8fa6774ab762_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625580)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 10mm Center Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 8mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147315631_a18d18d1-d130-4ae5-b767-39562f5e1054_{width}x.jpg?v=1726466959)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 8mm Center Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147315631_o1_386c56c6-83f5-46af-bd9f-7baa062a6f6b_{width}x.jpg?v=1726466953)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 8mm Center Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 5x5x2.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147294014_192ff8e8-6766-408c-a730-7f4134720181_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546855)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 5x5x2.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147294014_o1_784d2dc1-03f9-4f37-a195-324b3c48c840_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546849)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 5x5x2.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Nugget Brown 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 12mm Top Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147223472_202fa3cf-e002-43d9-a0de-b417d56d8e0b_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625347)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 12mm Top Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147223472_o1_fa59ec3d-17fb-4b83-84a4-ca2b30a5d7b6_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625341)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 12mm Top Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $8.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 10mm Top Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147223223_5af7a1cf-8eb3-448f-89ae-bbdd401e189c_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625480)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 10mm Top Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147223223_o1_aac1bf1f-5eb4-431e-8a53-61341c9f5095_{width}x.jpg?v=1726625474)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 10mm Top Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 8mm Top Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147222642_f5033277-a835-4fd1-aaf3-3bea916012c6_{width}x.jpg?v=1726466935)
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 8mm Top Hole 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147222642_o1_75229830-a049-44f9-931f-4dcbe0c78d21_{width}x.jpg?v=1726466928)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower Carving 8mm Top Hole 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Star 9x9x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147179288_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724103430)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Star 9x9x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Star 6x6x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147179061_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1724103074)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Star 6x6x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 18x13mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147178979_773c3c29-be8b-4f59-a30a-2fc1a9cdd411_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546135)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 18x13mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147178979_o1_b326a2f9-f755-4fd1-ac9a-7d65af18fce1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546129)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 18x13mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147178905_2ec533e5-20f7-4333-8969-ce82f4c14bf5_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546159)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147178905_o1_c01a365a-e0d1-43e7-a32a-a138a3f4a615_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546152)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147178671_a60383f7-9a6e-430d-bb21-9fddacfc80f4_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546268)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/147178671_o1_37a7efac-80f4-46b4-ac0c-ff65ef1deee6_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546263)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Roundel 6x6x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/146686745_9bd4738f-eeae-41ea-a904-6bf9d1b96baf_{width}x.jpg?v=1730684838)
![[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Roundel 6x6x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/146686745_o1_4fb7c11a-b6cf-4521-8f01-7ea3962a612a_{width}x.jpg?v=1730684833)
[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Roundel 6x6x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $22.00
Spiny Oyster Shell Round Cabochon 10x10x4mm 1pc $3.79!
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/1_e7eee449-a8c7-481d-b9c1-b8507cb95467_{width}x.jpg?v=1726691809)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/2_2cb98215-fa38-434b-bef5-8bf1a99653e7_{width}x.jpg?v=1726691720)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Round 3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
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![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 15x15x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/80204280_3a02c9a1-d27b-4fe5-8212-07288d7b625a_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546881)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 15x15x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/80204280_o1_e9e252c6-beff-4d25-9b54-0498955782e3_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546873)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 15x15x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00