White Mother Of Pearl Bead Strand With Natural Sheen, Round - 5 mm, Hole - 1 mm ±80 Pieces

Strand of coin-shaped mother-of-pearl beads.

Mother-of-pearl is an iridescent layer of material that forms the lining of many mollusks’ shells. It consists of two substances—one mineral and the other organic. Small hexagonal plates of the mineral aragonite are arranged in layers, alternating with a flexible, silk-like protein secreted by the mollusks. Aragonite on its own is very brittle, but combined with the protein it becomes a strong, flexible material. Like all natural materials, mother-of-pearl develops many irregularities, making every piece unique. This, together with its unmistakable silky shimmer, is what attracts artisans and jewelry makers.

Mother-of-pearl has been used for millennia and has been popular in many cultures, including Egyptian, Sumerian, East Asian, and Victorian. After a period of decline, "new age” culture revived its popularity with an entirely new ideological and aesthetic outlook.

Use mother-of-pearl beads to create jewelry, accessories, and decorations that match your emotional, aesthetic, and spiritual needs.

Metaphysical Properties of Mother-of-Pearl – This slowly forming material serves mollusks as armor. It protects them from bacteria and thus prolongs their lives. Perhaps this is why people have also used it as a healing aid in the fight against infections, and in the form of amulets to promote longevity and protection against evil forces. Mother-of-pearl carries the energy of water and ocean waves, which bring a sense of well-being and relaxation. It attracts prosperity and enhances intuition, psychic sensitivity, and imagination. It is considered a stone of new beginnings and a protector of the family, especially motherhood, which has earned it the name "the maternal stone.” It encourages cooperation and brings harmony to relationships. Mother-of-pearl is believed to help wounds heal more quickly. It may strengthen the immune system, muscular tissues, and the heart, and is said to help with arthritis, joint, and skin conditions. Jewelry made of mother-of-pearl connects us with beauty and a sense of coziness, care, enjoyment, tenderness, love, calm, and comfort.