Black Mother of Pearls RN

Black Mother of pearl color is a black/gray background with pearlescence over the entire surface and violet to green iridescence, especially around the lip of the shell. The best Black Mother of Pearl comes from Tahiti. The hardness is 2.5 Mohs and the best used are in inlay, cabbing, bead making, and carving. If an oyster that typically produces white pearls has an unusual black coloring in its nacre, it too can create a blackish pearl. This, however, is rare; it occurs in only one in 10,000 pearls.

The Mother-of-pearl stones are commonly believed to attract prosperity and are often used in mystical work and lore to heighten intuition, psychic sensitivity, and imagination. It is believed that the mother-of-pearl shell offers soothing, motherly protection from negative energy and love. Mother-of-pearl is the term used for the iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of the shell of some mollusks. It’s often used to make unique pieces of jewelry, among other uses, that have a boho-chic aesthetic.