MABE Blister PEARL in SHELL Lustrous Rainbow Iridescent Carving Sumbawa 6.96 g

CARVED MABE BLISTERPEARL in SHELL - EXTREME SHINING RAINBOW IRIDESCENT SILKEN LUSTER Item # :205 2005___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Type:Mabe Blister Pearlin Shell ~ hand-carvedUse a hang-in bail and your pendantis ready. You also can simply use a silk rope or leather cord to make a readyto wear necklace. Design:A beautiful Jellyfish designfrom our “Coral Reef Collection”Weight:approx. 6.96 gramDimensions:approx. 72.08 x 41.39 mm = 2.84 x 1.63 inchesThickness: approx. 10.62 mm (Mabepearl)Amount :1 (one) loose Mabe blister pearl inshell* All photos are taken from the actualitem *Shape:Mabe blister pearl in a freeform cut shell with a stunning carvingin relief ~ could be center-piece of a stunning necklace or broochThis piece is carved out of shelland is therefore curved in the shape of the natural shell (concave inward). It is not flat. Color:Multicolor body with a stunning highly lustrous rainbow iridescentovertone with a silken glow The color of this blister pearl is 100% natural. The pearl isnot dyed and there are no other enhancements. Luster:ExcellentQuality:A-Grade / AA+to AAAThe nacre of thiscolorful Mabe pearl is thick and durable for anyjewelry. Origin:Island of Sumbawa/ Indonesia~ hand carved by Balinese master craftsmenPerforation:This MabeBlister pearl in shell carving is NOT drill.We can drill this carving onrequest and to your specifications with a hole from 1 mm to 2 mm insidediameter. We do not charge for drilling Remarks:This gorgeous PenguinWing Oyster Mabe Blister Pearlwas cultured in the pristine tropical waters of the Islandof Sumbawa/ Indonesia.Mabe blister Pearls are quite differentfrom what you might consider “normal” pearls. The reason for this stems fromthe way that Mabe pearls are formed. Mabe pearls are considered to be “semi-spherical culturedpearls”. Instead of growing inside the body of the mollusk creature, as isthe case with other pearls, Mabe pearls growagainst the inside shell. This process causes Mabe pearls tohave a flat side, as opposed to being relatively spherical, or at leastrounded like standard pearls. This also explains why Mabepearls are frequently called “half pearls”. Mabepearls come in a wide range of beautiful colors, which span from light pinks,to more bluish shades. The unique nacre of the Mabeoyster allows for hues that are quite brilliant and rainbow-like. Theirbrilliance is quite breathtaking at times, especially in the rarest color,which consists of pink with gold swirls. It is this type of color whichbrings the value to the Mabe pearls, as well astheir rare superiority in texture and luster. To culture a Mabe pearl, the processis different than culturing round pearls. It is accomplished by inserting thenucleus flush against the side of the mollusk – which is the Mabe Pearl Oyster (Pteriapenguin), also called Penguin Wing Oyster – causing theoyster to make its nacre deposits over the nucleus, and against the inside ofits shell, forming a semi-spherical pearl. The Mabepearl oyster, also referred to as the penguin wing oyster – is what is usedas the mother shell for Mabe pearls. These arehighly distributed across the world’s tropical and semi-tropical seas, makingthem readily available to many pearl farmers at different ends of the globe. Due to this one flattened side, Mabepearls become the ideal choice for jewelry such as earrings and rings whichallow for a secure setting, and a concealed flat back.The Mabe pearl first reached itspopularity in the end of the 19th century, and from that time until the mid20th century, many different efforts were made to attempt to cultivate the Mabe pearl – most of which were in vein. Many hearts werebroken, and most tries were fruitless. However, some pearl farmers continuedto persevere with their research, and finally established breeding techniquesfor the Mabe pearl oyster in 1970, followed fiveyears later by the mass production of cultured pearl harvests. Today, the production of cultured Mabepearls has become quite stable, and the results are absolutely gorgeous.Depending on the desired size, 2 to 6 years are needed for each pearl.However, for those who enjoy the Mabe pearl, it’swell worth the wait.The producers wait patiently for many years while the Mabe pearl oyster work their magic resulting in a thick,lustrous nacre (pearl coating) which gives the Mabepearl its color and luster. When ready, the Mabe pearls areharvested and carefully graded according to size, color, luster and otherquality characteristics.Hemispheric Shape -A Distinct CharacteristicThe Mabe pearl develops in ahemispheric form, with a flat back. While in the oyster a Mabepearl is actually considered a blister pearl not a Mabepearl. After the blister pearl has been 'worked' it then becomes a Mabe pearl. Blister pearls are worked by cutting thepearl out of the shell with a circle-bit drill. The nucleus is then removedand replaced with filler. The back of the pearl is capped with a piece ofmother-of-pearl to complete the Mabe pearl. The Mabe pearl oyster producesexquisitely colored and highly iridescent nacre. The colors of the penguinoyster pearl are rich and exotic; an inspiration from nature’s spectrum ofrainbow colors.This rainbowiridescent blister Mabe pearl is an exotic treasureand an inspiration from nature’s spectrum of rainbow colors.Don’t miss thisopportunity to own this exotic treasure. Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. 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