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White Mother-of-Pearl (MOP) Beads
Sea shells were once used as money in many parts of the world, including Polynesia. Because of this, Mother-of-Pearl is often associated with money and riches and talismans to bring wealth are sometimes made with this gemstone. Legend says placing Mother-of-Pearl on a new infant will protect them from the perils of new life. Because Mother-of-Pearl is an organic gemstone, caution should be used when cleaning this gem. Bleached Mother-of-Pearl is a snowy, shimmery white, though some Mother-of-Pearl is black. May be referred to as "Oyster Shell". In its natural state, Mother-of-Pearl is a shimmery tan and called "Caramel Mother-of-Pearl". Mother-of-pearl epitomizes feminine loveliness. These iridescent white beads come from the hard internal layer of the sea mollusk that produces pearls. These MOP beads stand out when used as spacers and make soft additions to darker-colored strands. A Grade.

6mm Round Mother of Pearl Beads

~16-inch Strand $4.95

Round Beads
4mm Strand = ~100 beads / 6mm Strand = ~67 beads / 8mm Strand = ~50 beads

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