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Exquisite, iridescent mother-of-pearl is composed of calcium carbonate. Its name refers to the inner layer of the mollusk where the material is found, often pearl oysters used for culturing pearls. The large shells from warm seas produce the thickest layers of mother of pearl.
Use of this material is thought to have originated in the Far East, and this delicate and lustrous substance has been used in the decorative arts for centuries. Working with mother of pearl is an art which requires careful measuring and scaling to show the material to its best advantage.
Sterling silver is a white, highly reflective precious metal composed of 925 parts of pure silver and 75 parts alloy, usually copper. Copper provides the silver with sufficient hardness and wearing qualities, as pure silver is too soft to be used or worn everyday. Sterling silver is used in a wide variety of jewelry for a beautiful polished look.
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