The Mother of Pearl Silver Pendant

The mother of pearl silver pendant, which is also known as a nacre pendant, is one of the most impressive types of silver pendants. It is an iridescent pendant that is formed from the shell lining in mollusks. These mollusks are used to protect the pearls from bacterial infections.

Mother of pearl is taken from linings inside of oysters. This is an especially well valued type of pendant in that it is iridescent and is considered in some cultures to be a symbol of wealth.

The nacre pendant is formed by taking some iridescent layers inside a mollusk and then cutting the layers into the shape that is desired for getting the silver to set properly. Jewelers cement is used in some cases by those who make these pendants. This cement is used in the base of the setting so that the mother of pearl can be secured.

The material used here is rather soft. On the Mohs hardness scale it registers a mere 3.5, meaning that it is easy to carve but also delicate. This means that its iridescent layer should not be harmed because the pendant can lose its luster if it is not handled properly.

There are some parts of a silver pendant like this to consider. There are all sorts of colors for a nacre pendant. Natural white and brown are among the most popular. Mother of pearl can also be bleached or dyed. Another part to watch for is its inlay. The inlay for the mother of pearl should be well snug so that there are no gaps between the pearl and the silver. If the setting is loose the pearl will be lost from its setting easily. A pendant with a silver hallmark of .925 is the best to use for this part.

One of the main parts of a silver pendant involves its ability to be counterfeit. This is not common among nacre pendants but it can happen. Plastic has been used in some instances. A counterfeit mother of pearl will not reflect light as well either.

Care for the mother of pearl silver pendant is the last major consideration to use. The pendant should be stored from other jewelry. This is needed because if it is stored with other pieces the jewelry will be easily scratched and its layers will be worn away. Also, a soft jewelers cloth should be used for removing tarnish but it should not be harmed by jewelry cleaner because jewelers cement can be harmed here. Going to a professional jeweler for cleaning this pendant is the best thing to do here.

The mother of pearl silver pendant is one of the most impressive types of jewelry on the market. However, it is also one that should be handled with care.

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