Dimensions (mm) | not provided |
Weight (carats) | not provided |
Colors |
MOTHER PEARL BEAD
This is a natural strand of bright mother of pearl with small beads from korea
Stunning effect.
High luster.
Weight of beads 175.65 cts app.
Size 8.7 x 7 mm app.
Length of strand 49 cm app
These beads are strung with bead string but we would recommend re stringing them.
Nacre is made mostly of aragonite--a calcium carbonate crystal--arranged in 500-nanometer-thick layers. It forms from ions in seawater that washes through an organic "scaffold" of thin, interconnected, horizontal sheets--the animal essentially lays the "mortar" before filling in the "bricks." The iridescence of mother-of-pearl comes from the interference of light as it reflects from the thin, crystalline layers. But the beauty is only part of what drew Pupa Gilbert, of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, to study nacre. "Materials scientists have been interested in mother-of-pearl for decades because this material is 3000 times more resistant to fracture than its components," she says, referring to the organic and crystalline constituents.
Nice mother of pearl, will change the enhancing stone to something real, and that will enhance the iridescent colors of this pearl! Thank you, Happy holidays! Martha
The Gemstone Sheriff program allows our members to request an audit on any auction, which is completed by an independent Gemologist who assesses the accuracy of the item description and pictures.
Auction ID | 562509 |
Watchers | 4 watching |
Viewed | 1,647 times |
Starts | 16th Nov 2010 6:56pm PST |
Provider | Shipping | Transit |
---|---|---|
FedEx | $29.00 | 10 days |
Registered Shipping | $15.00 | 21 days |
Shipping Insurance all providers $7.00 (optional) |