Lika Behar "Moondance" Mother of Pearl & Sapphire Earrings

From Lika Behar's 'Savor Silver' collection, a pair of gorgeous sterling silver drop earrings featuring mother of pearl & quartz doublets along with 0.04ctw of sapphires.

Details

• Sterling Silver
• 8.75ctw mother of pearl & quartz doublet
• 0.04ctw of sapphires

Style #MD-E-121-SILMOPSA

Mother of Pearl Mother of pearl is similar to pearls in that it’s made of the same stuff. But in many ways, mother of pearl is its own ‘gemstone’. Perfect for unique jewelry, stylish craft and beautiful décor, mother of pearl has many uses. Mother of pearl is an organic gemstone and refers to the iridescent lining that’s found in the inner surface of a nacre-producing mollusc’s shell. Another term for mother of pearl is nacre, which is the substance that forms pearls.Mother of pearl is made of aragonite, a type of calcium carbonate, formed by the pearl oyster, as well as freshwater pearl mussels and abalone. Nacre is secreted by the mollusc as a defence mechanism against irritants and abrasions that find their way into the shell. Over time, the creature secretes layers of nacre which smoothen the surface of the shell and entombs any irritants that cling to the inner surface of the shell.

Product Care -Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasives that could damage the surface of the gemstone and cause scratches.
-Use a lint-free cloth to wipe away sweat or body oils which can dull the luster of mother of pearl. You can dampen the cloth for a more effective clean.

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