Elevate your style with this Mother of Pearl Teardrop and Bronze Pendant Necklace. Handcrafted with genuine mother of pearl in a hammered bronze bezel, adjustable up to 20" with a lobster clasp closure. At 1.5" in length and 1" in width, the stunning white and gold colors of this necklace will make a statement. Weighing only .77 oz, it's both lightweight and durable.

Mother of Pearl

Description: Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, is the iridescent lining found inside the shells of some mollusks, such as pearls, abalones, and certain oysters. It's composed of layers of calcium carbonate and conchiolin, arranged in a brick-and-mortar structure that gives it both strength and beauty. This material is primarily used in jewelry, buttons, and as inlays in musical instruments and decorative items, valued for its shimmering qualities that reflect light in a spectrum of colors.

Fun Fact: Mother of pearl has been used as a decorative material for thousands of years, valued not only for its beauty but also for its supposed protective qualities. It is believed to attract prosperity and is traditionally used as a protective talisman against negative influences. Interestingly, because of its ability to strengthen the environment it's in, it's often used in the creation of sustainable, eco-friendly products.

Natural variances are part of the beauty of our genuine stones. Your piece will vary slightly from the image shown.