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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] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Cross 16x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163766697_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716546783)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Cross 16x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Cross 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163766585_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723784594)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Cross 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Flower Motif 20x20x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/115039207_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723780514)
![[Video] Drupa Shell beads 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163466043_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723788049)
[Video] Drupa Shell beads 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $8.00
![[Video] White Kaykay Shell Beads 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163465417_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716548104)
[Video] White Kaykay Shell Beads 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Cockle Shell 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163463230_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723788668)
[Video] Cockle Shell 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Mongo Shell 1strand beads (aprx.34inch/86cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163449171_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723792399)
[Video] Mongo Shell 1strand beads (aprx.34inch/86cm)
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![[Video] Puka Shell Roundel 7mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163435491_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723790815)
[Video] Puka Shell Roundel 7mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $8.00
![[Video] Cebu Beauty Shell Chips 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163433058_90660871-2453-4b0f-b2b8-f27014d97df6_{width}x.jpg?v=1741111863)
![[Video] Cebu Beauty Shell Chips 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163433058_o1_7e3ccedd-37b7-47c5-9d08-552b5bb83b8d_{width}x.jpg?v=1741111867)
[Video] Cebu Beauty Shell Chips 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] Volute Shell Small Nugget 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163429540_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723790960)
[Video] Volute Shell Small Nugget 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $6.00
![[Video] High Quality! White Shell 128Faceted Round 10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163370832_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723791182)
![[Video] Troca Shell Garlic Shape 18-22mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163271236_1b7a22e3-568c-47f4-ac3d-c6279d13349c_{width}x.jpg?v=1741111813)
![[Video] Troca Shell Garlic Shape 18-22mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163271236_o1_afd60695-533d-4e05-a539-1df6c878ec68_{width}x.jpg?v=1741111819)
[Video] Troca Shell Garlic Shape 18-22mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch/35cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) AAA Faceted Coin 6x6x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/163116030_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723796577)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster )AAA Flower [8mm][10mm][12mm] Center hole 4pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162981561_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723802576)
![[Video]Queen Conch Shell AAA Flower(Faceted )6x6x3mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162674719_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716550863)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162592211_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716551104)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162591688_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723805708)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 10x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162591453_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723805696)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 10x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 8x6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162590234_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723805930)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Pear shape 8x6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Pear shape 8x6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162519046_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723809785)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Pear shape 8x6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162491761_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723809914)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 14x10mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162491549_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723807502)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 12x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 10x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162491345_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723808095)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 10x8mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 8x6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162491218_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723808211)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Pear shape 8x6mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $11.00
![[Video]High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP Beige Faceted Round 3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162251856_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723810265)
![[Video] High Quality! Mother of Pearl MOP Beige Faceted Round 2mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 36cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162327304_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723810874)
Classic green color Shell Marquise 30x10x4mm 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 20x15mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162245021_2a455f11-edd6-4853-9ceb-7ac7b2de7e3f_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546028)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 20x15mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162245021_o1_e591c712-3470-4d3a-ae9f-04651cb4e854_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546022)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Oval 20x15mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Leaf 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162218577_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723812176)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Gray Leaf 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom $14.00
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Leaf 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162217257_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723810040)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Leaf 1strand beads (aprx.14inch / 34cm)
Sale priceFrom $14.00
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 8x8x3.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162038871_1ab92906-af17-46e7-b533-17c27f943fbe_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546747)
![[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 8x8x3.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/162038871_o1_1fa10ced-3785-4762-9d4a-050381272431_{width}x.jpg?v=1726546741)
[Video]Mother of Pearl MOP Brown Coin 8x8x3.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/38cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Round Cabochon 6x6x3.5mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/161353249_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723831746)
[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Round Cabochon 6x6x3.5mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $8.00
![[Video] Abalone Shell Coin 12x12x3.5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160796198_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723834754)
[Video] Abalone Shell Coin 12x12x3.5mm 1/4 or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160609644_21b07938-a09d-4add-924d-b1c26b2acd2c_{width}x.jpg?v=1726684609)
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160609644_o1_0600d5be-13b8-4516-b31b-456d1a4abb99_{width}x.jpg?v=1726684521)
[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160609095_7fb5c551-9052-4c73-800a-1bcd11371cc1_{width}x.jpg?v=1726626799)
![[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160609095_o1_49a5cd02-140e-4211-9f4c-02ff89b92169_{width}x.jpg?v=1726626793)
[Video] Pink Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160607294_ae12c736-4939-4801-b9bc-a9dccaf8e35b_{width}x.jpg?v=1726628089)
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160607294_o1_4f3894fa-7c6a-4349-8df5-6671eeb98bda_{width}x.jpg?v=1726628000)
[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc
Sale priceFrom $10.00
![[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160609396_b1d4c9c3-cdaa-43b0-9092-b894bfccebed_{width}x.jpg?v=1726687281)
![[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160609396_o1_5fde7af1-a9be-47cc-847b-3adb63684d00_{width}x.jpg?v=1726687275)
[Video] Black Shell x Crystal AAA Bezel Setting Faceted Pear Shape 12x8mm 18KGP 1pc
Sale priceFrom $10.00
Mother of Pearl MOP White Rice 5x3x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)
Sale priceFrom $4.00
![[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Round Cabochon 8x8mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160012709_c201d293-fc8d-460d-96e4-8de1df1616fc_{width}x.jpg?v=1726619809)
![[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Round Cabochon 8x8mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/160012709_o1_98dc3bbf-0775-412d-8bca-8c6dfb69d8de_{width}x.jpg?v=1726619720)
[Video] Spiny Oyster Shell Round Cabochon 8x8mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Brown Shell x Crystal AAA Sugarloaf Cut 8x8mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/159566690_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723845410)
[Video] Brown Shell x Crystal AAA Sugarloaf Cut 8x8mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Sugarloaf Cut 8x8mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/159566653_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723847235)
[Video] Abalone Shell x Crystal AAA Sugarloaf Cut 8x8mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Sugarloaf Cut 8x8mm 2pcs](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/159566614_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723847360)
[Video] White Shell x Crystal AAA Sugarloaf Cut 8x8mm 2pcs
Sale priceFrom $7.00
![[Video] High Quality White Shell Carved Coin 40x40x2mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/158257730_{width}x.jpg?v=1729095672)
![[Video] High Quality White Shell Carved Coin 40x40x2mm 1pc](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/158257730_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1729095421)
[Video] High Quality White Shell Carved Coin 40x40x2mm 1pc
Sale priceFrom $13.00
![[Video] High Quality White Shell (Silver-lip Oyster) AAA White Leaf 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/158165158_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1716566826)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Beige Rice 5x3x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/157959838_{width}x.jpg?v=1729094457)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Beige Rice 5x3x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/157959838_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1729101889)
[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP Beige Rice 5x3x3mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 38cm)
Sale priceFrom $4.00
![[Video] High Quality Black Shell (Black-lip Oyster) Clover (Both Side Finish) 8x8x4mm half or 1strand beads (aprx.15inch/37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/157807624_o1_6ea0690d-ae73-4f9d-bd43-a246b8860a36_{width}x.jpg?v=1723927035)
![[Video] Mother of Pearl MOP White Coin (Donut) 6x6x2.5mm 1strand beads (aprx.15inch / 37cm)](http://store.kenkengems.com/cdn/shop/files/157514627_o1_{width}x.jpg?v=1723932674)