FHH | Mother-of-pearl: The Gem of Iridescence

Mother-of-pearl

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.