925 silver necklace with mother of pearl

Mother-of-pearl is a semi-precious material formed from aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate. It is also known as the "soft stone" because of its delicacy and refinement. Mother-of-pearl is a soft and porous material, usually white or cream, but it can have various tints such as yellow, pink, gray, brown or black. Mother-of-pearl is associated with purity, gentleness, intuition and spiritual contemplation. It is used to make jewelry and various objects for decorating the home, but it also has healing properties. It is used to calm the nervous system, improve sleep, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and stimulate intuitive abilities. It is also associated with protection, calm and harmony. The healing properties of mother-of-pearl have been used since ancient times. Alchemists believed that powdered pearl could cure almost every illness. Modern folk healers hold that mother-of-pearl improves the health of the body, the immune system and the capacity for work. Since ancient times pearl powder has been used to prepare cosmetic creams. It was believed that this cream could whiten the skin and freckles and remove age spots. Shell earrings were worn in order to improve hearing.

A pair of earrings made from natural shells. Gold plating. Dimensions 31x66 mm. Weight 16 g.

Mother-of-pearl is a semi-precious material formed from aragonite, which is a form of calcium carbonate. It is also known as the "soft stone" because of its delicacy and refinement. Mother-of-pearl is a soft and porous material, usually white or cream, but it can have various shades such as yellow, pink, gray, brown or black. Mother-of-pearl is associated with purity, gentleness, intuition and spiritual contemplation. It is used to make jewelry and various objects for decorating the home, but it also has healing properties. It is used to calm the nervous system, improve sleep, strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and stimulate intuitive abilities. It is also associated with protection, calm and harmony. The healing properties of mother-of-pearl have been used since ancient times. Alchemists believed that pearl ground into powder could cure almost every illness. Modern folk healers believe that mother-of-pearl improves the health of the body, the immune system and one's capacity for work. Since ancient times pearl powder has been used to make cosmetic creams. This cream was believed to whiten the skin and freckles and to remove age spots. Shell earrings were worn to improve hearing.

Ring with mother-of-pearl, stone 2.7 cm, band 1.6 cm. Silver plating.

Small beaded necklace with mother-of-pearl, amazonite and aventurine, 42-50 cm.