Mother of Pearl Pendants

Pendants refer to hanging objects, and, in the case of jewelry, are often hung from necklaces or earrings. Many materials can be used to make pendants, as pendants can even be a form of magnetic jewelry, but some materials are more remarkable than others. Mother of pearl pendants make for attractive, classy pendants that can be worn with a variety of outfits and on various occasions.

Mother of pearl, less commonly referred to as nacre, is actually formed inside the shell of molluscs, like mussels and nautilus. In terms of appearance, mother of pearl has iridescent coloring, but will often appear as white, silver, blue, or pink. Mother of pearl jewelry and pendants have been worn since ancient Egyptian times, but this type of jewelry is still popular today. In fact, due to the toughness of mother of pearl, ancient mother of pearl carvings and objects still can be viewed today in museums and art galleries. The material is even used in clothing, weapons, and musical instruments.

Mother of pearl pendants and jewelry are primarily worn and associated with silver. One favorite pendant style is to use mother of pearl in flower designs. Though mother of pearl jewelry is generally tough and hard to break, it can be scratched if it comes in contact with an abrasive surface. Cleaning nacre jewelry is best done with water and a bit of soap. Corrosive cleaners can damage mother of pearl jewelry, eating away at the shine of the material.

If you are looking for timeless jewelry that ages well, mother of pearl pendants, rings, or bracelets will truly capture the eyes of the beholder.