Mother-of-pearl
マザーオブパール
珍珠母
Mother-of-pearl
Nacre
Glossary
Thematic
Jewellery, Material
Natural mother-of-pearl is the iridescent surface of the inside of certain shells. It is used as watch dials giving big stainless steel watches a rich appearance.
Synthetic mother-of-pearl is made from fish scales and horn.
Mother-of-pearl has opalescent shades.