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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] Queen Conch Shell AAA - Heart 10 x 10 x 5 mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15 inch / 38 cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/130293825_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726368919)
Hammer Shell Chips White x Black 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $6.00
Pink Shell Chips mix 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
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Pink Shell Chips 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
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Ritobu Shell Chips White 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
Brown Lip Shell Tube (Heishi)3x3x1.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.23inch/58cm)
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Black Lip Oyster Tube (Heishi)4x4x1mm 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/60cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
Hammer Shell Tube (Heishi) 2.5x2.5x1mm White x Black 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/59cm)
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Pen Shell Tube (Heishi) 5mm Brown 1strand beads (aprx.24inch / 60cm)
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Pen Shell Roundel (Heishi)3x3x1.5mm Brown 1strand beads (aprx.23inch/58cm)
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Pen Shell Tube (Heishi) 8x8x1.5mm Black 1strand beads (aprx.23inch/58cm)
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Pen Shell Roundel (Heishi) 5x5x1.5mm Black 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/59cm)
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Cornus Shell Roundel (Heishi)5x5x2mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.23inch/58cm)
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Clam Shell Roundel (Heishi)5x5x1.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/59cm)
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Volute Shell Tube (Heishi) 5mm 1strand beads (aprx.23inch / 58cm)
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Violet Oyster Shell Tube (Heishi) 5mm 1strand beads (aprx.23inch / 58cm)
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Pink Shell Tube (Heishi)3x3x2mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.24inch/59cm)
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Litob Shell Roundel (Heishi) 7mm White 1strand beads (aprx.23inch / 58cm)
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![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP AAA White Rose 8mm 1/4 or 1strand (aprx.15inch/36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/129637203_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726379120)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP AAA White Rose 8mm 1/4 or 1strand (aprx.15inch/36cm)
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Stereoscopic Flower (Sakura) 10x10x1.5 Center hole 4pcs $7.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/129554695_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726383313)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell AAA Marguerite (Flower) 40mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/129458114_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726381849)
[Video] High Quality White Shell AAA Marguerite (Flower) 40mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom $14.00
![[Video] 1pc $11.79! Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 40mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/129442713_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726383681)
[Video] 1pc $11.79! Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 40mm 1pc
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![[Video] 1pc $9.79! Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 35mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/129442366_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726386193)
[Video] 1pc $9.79! Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 35mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom $14.00
High Quality Pink Shell AAA Angel Wing Shape half or 1strand (Approx 10pcs)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
High Quality White Shell AAA 2 Hole Faceted Oval 20x9x5mm Bracelet
Sale price$49.00
![[Video] 1pc $9.79! Queen Conch Shell Margaret (Flower) 45mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128802368_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726389535)
[Video] 1pc $9.79! Queen Conch Shell Margaret (Flower) 45mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom $14.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Margaret (Flower) 40mm 1pc $9.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128801672_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726389547)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Margaret (Flower) 40mm 1pc $9.79!
Sale priceFrom $14.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Margaret (Flower) 15mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128801648_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726389422)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Margaret (Flower) 15mm 1pc
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Margaret (Flower) 12mm 2pcs $5.59!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128801241_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726389890)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Margaret (Flower) 12mm 2pcs $5.59!
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Green color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.13inch / 32cm)
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![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 12mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128599839_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726394479)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 12mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 10mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128599731_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726390975)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 10mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 8mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128598130_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726394696)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 8mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $8.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 6 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2 pcs $4.79!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128597513_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726391209)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA Rose 6 mm [Half Drilled Hole] 2 pcs $4.79!
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![Crack Shell White x Pink Oval [S] [M] 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128551044_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726396129)
Crack Shell White x Pink Oval [S] [M] 1pc
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - AA ++ Rose 22-23 mm 3pcs $13.99!](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128446994_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726399640)
[Video] Queen Conch Shell AAA - AA ++ Rose 22-23 mm 3pcs $13.99!
Sale price$20.00
![[Video] High Quality Pink Shell Rose 30mm 2 Holes 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/128388519_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726396755)
[Video] High Quality Pink Shell Rose 30mm 2 Holes 1pc
Sale priceFrom $8.00