Mother Of Pearl Wholesale Items For Exceptional Or Modest Tastes
We all know and recognize the beauty of pearls. Immutably memorable for their iridescent sheen and soft, pastel colors, pearls are a mainstay of elegant jewelry collections worldwide.
Interestingly, many people don’t realize that there is another material similar to pearls. Although this material is produced by a similar chemical process and leaves that same mystical glow, it comes in a dramatically wider variety of colors and patterns.
It’s “Mother of Pearl.” Those of us that know abalone shells know mother of pearl. Mother of pearl has the same glowing iridescence as pearls, but grows as a thin layer on the inner wall of the shell. Because it comes from an incredible variety of species growing in many environments, it occurs naturally in a much wider array of colors and patterns, and even in bright colors.
Unlike pearls, mother of pearl is easy to cut and work, and thus it can be adapted to and combined with other materials, especially wood and precious metals, to create gorgeous artwork. This flexibility of mother of pearl makes it an ideal material for attractive and beautifying gifts.
Many artists have created elaborate and exceptionally valuable works with mother of pearl. Wood, silver, or gold leaved boxes inlaid with abalone shell are popular items, as are combs and vanity sets. Even globes are available, with each country represented by a different pattern or color! Mother of pearl is also often combined with other stones to enhance their beauty, including diamonds, sapphire and ruby.
But mother of pearl is adaptable to many forms that are appropriate for a variety of consumers and occasions. Simple pendants, rings, earrings, hair pins and broaches inlaid with mother of pearl can span the range of values, from relatively modest to exceptional. And, like more exceptional items, the craftsman has a wide choice of woods or metals to use as settings. But whatever your tastes, exceptional or modest, mother of pearl wholesale dealers have great deals.
And guess what? It’s great for men! Many watches, pens, and other items, often views as more suitable for men, are inlaid with mother of pearl. Mother of pearl is also inlaid in knife and gun handles as well as musical instruments. And of course for men who enjoy jewelry, there are mother of pearl items available.
One last great advantage to giving mother of pearl jewelry or artwork is that no two pieces are exactly alike. Thus, there will not be an exact copy of the gift you give.
Pearls are beautiful and valuable. But mother of pearl is beautiful and flexible. It can fit into a wide range of items, so there is a piece that’s right for every one and every occasion. Getting mother of pearl wholesale is a great way find these beautiful items at the right price!
