Mother of pearl is a beautiful natural material that attracts for its visual aesthetic. The stunning iridescent appearance reflects the light in creamy, translucent rainbow hues.
Technically termed “nacre”, which is a crystallized mineral compound that forms on the inner shell layer of certain mollusks, Mother of Pearl comes in different shades, ranging from silvery white to pink.
Mother of pearl’s luminous glow is traditionally associated with luxury and royalty, and its mesmerizing way of catching the light makes this precious material perfect to add accents in any design, pattern, or composition.
Mother of pearl inlay is the practice of inserting pieces of this beautiful natural material into wooden surfaces: after inlaying the single chips, the surface is polished with sandpaper, burnt for colouring and varnished with melted resin.
