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WHITE NACRE

White mother-of-pearl, also known as shell pearl or mother of pearl forms inside shellfish, lining the inner walls of pearl oysters and other mollusks. It is an ancestral symbol of softness, femininity and protection. Used for millennia to adorn jewelry, ritual objects and precious instruments, mother-of-pearl evokes the delicacy of water, inner listening and the memory of the marine world. Its soft, iridescent sheen seems to capture light, transforming it into peace.

GEM TYPE
BIOMINERAL
FAMILY
ORGANIC
COLOR(S)
PEARLY WHITE
MOHS SCALE
3 - 4

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Japan
Australia
Philippines
Madagascar
China
The iridescent brilliance of White Mother-of-Pearl is due to the natural superposition of microscopic layers of aragonite crystals, which diffract light like a prism.

A little history

Mother-of-pearl has been used by man since prehistoric times to create ornaments and votive or decorative objects. In Mesopotamia, it was inlaid in religious mosaics; in ancient Egypt, it adorned royal jewelry. In Japan, the tradition of Raden (inlaying mother-of-pearl into lacquered wood) dates back over 1,000 years. During the Renaissance, mother-of-pearl was used to decorate the handles of musical instruments and silverware. Today, it remains a noble material associated with elegant craftsmanship.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, White Mother-of-Pearl is recognized for its gentle, emotionally regulating and inner listening effects:

Emotional relief
It is said to help calm tensions, especially emotions linked to emotional wounds.
Promotes goodwill
It encourages peaceful relationships, listening and openness to others.
Gentle protection
It acts as an energetic cocoon, providing security without blocking exchanges.
Stimulating intuition
It supports the connection to the inner world and promotes subtle perceptions.
Associated astrological signs
Cancer, Pisces, Virgo.
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