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Choosing mother of pearl jewelry
Jewelry is perfect as a gift. Such a present will certainly pleasantly surprise and be remembered forever. But among the variety of accessories presented in jewelry stores, it’s so easy to get lost … Looking for an original item for a gift? Pearl jewelry is what you need! Let’s try to figure out what mother of pearl is, and who can use accessories with this ancient and incredibly beautiful material.
The origin of mother of pearl and the connection with pearls
Mother of pearl is a special material. If precious stones are born in rocks, then it appears as a result of bioprocesses. The organic substance is similar to amber, coral, and its closest relative – pearls.
Iridescent material is the inner layer of the mollusk. It consists of the thinnest scales parallel to each other, scales. Between these flakes is a biological polymer. It affects the color of nacre and gives the substance strength. Continue reading