mother of pearl inlay
Mother of pearl inlay sterling silver jewelry marcasite ring, handcrafted in Thailand by skilled silver jewelry makers.
The inner nacreous layer of a mollusk, or of a snail shell which has an iridescent play of color, is called mother-of-pearl or mother of the pearl. Nacre (also written as nacker or naker) is a synonym of mother-of-pearl, is the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell. The one with a blue-green iridescent color play are called mother-of-pearl of the paua mussel, or abaloni shells, most from New Zealand, ( now a lot of them from China). The abaloni shells are also called sea opal. Because it has beautiful color effects similar to those found in opal, abaloni shells has been used for centuries by Maori people for inlays in mystical carvings and jewelry ornaments. According to gemstone healing art, mother of pearl soothes and reduces stress and worry, balances physical energy, puts one in touch with the all-nurturing Sea Mother.

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