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Mother Of Pearl Sconce

Verner Panton "Fun" Wall Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl
By Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
strands of natural mother-of-pearl discs suspended from a polished metal frame. Designed in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Verner Panton "Fun" Wall Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl
Verner Panton "Fun" Wall Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl
$7,992 / set
H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Set / 3 1950s French Regency Pink Nacre Mother of Pearl Floral Form Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Fabulous Set of 3 1950s Pink Floral Form Nacre/ Mother of Pearl Wall Sconces. These are French and
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mother-of-Pearl

Mother — Teak and Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Sconce by Evam
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Mother sconce is an ode to light and nurture. Crafted from reclaimed teak and inlaid with
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2010s Indian International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Teak

19th Century Candlestick Lightshade Vienna by Balthasar Wigand Mother of Pearl
Located in Epfach, DE
Mother of pearl light shade or candlestick by Balthasar Wigand Vienna about 1810-1820 with very
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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Candle Sconces

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Bronze

Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Mid-Century Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Turtle Wall Lamp This remarkable turtle-shaped wall
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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Golden Metal and Mother of Pearl Wall Lights, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French golden metal and mother of pearl wall lights from the 1980s. Earn
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Vintage 1980s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Golden Metal and Mother of Pearl Wall Lights, 1980s
20th Century French Golden Metal and Mother of Pearl Wall Lights, 1980s
$810 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Verner Panton Fun Sconces
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural and fine essence. Mother of Pearl shades cast a warm luminescent light. Width: 16"
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton Fun Sconces
Verner Panton Fun Sconces
$3,500 / set
H 15.5 in D 8 in
Abalone Bamboo Articulated Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Hardwired]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural abalone sea-shell shade with iridescent mother-of-pearl interior, sourced from a vintage
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Abalone Bamboo Articulated Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural abalone sea-shell shade with iridescent mother-of-pearl interior, sourced from a vintage
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade Terracotta Base [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mother-of-pearl interior of the ear-shaped abalone shell in all its iridescent glory. It consists of a
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade Terracotta Base [Hardwired]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mother-of-pearl interior of the ear-shaped abalone shell in all its iridescent glory. It consists of a
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Abalone Fluted Brass Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and an adjustable green abalone shell shade with iridescent blue mother-of-pearl interior, sourced
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Abalone Fluted Brass Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Hardwired]]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and an adjustable green abalone shell shade with iridescent blue mother-of-pearl interior, sourced
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of “Paua” model wall lights. Contemporary work. LS59421708J
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of “Paua” model wall lights, in brass and abalone mother-of-pearl, hammered and varnished
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-century modern Murano glass sconces, a pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Murano glass sconces. Made in Italy in 1960s. Murano glass in mother of pearl
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-century modern Murano glass sconces, a pair
Mid-century modern Murano glass sconces, a pair
$2,900 / set
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 3.75 in

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Verner Panton, Model Fun Chandelier with Frame of Chromed Steel
By Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
The Fun 2 WM is a wall lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1964 for Lueber, Switzerland. The Fun lamp is a rare example of how Panton used natural materials for his creations. This ori...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Mother-of-Pearl

Set of four brass and mother-of-pearl sconces in Verner Panton style. Italy 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Catania, CT
Set of four brass and mother-of-pearl sconces in Verner Panton style, manufactured in Italy during
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Mother of Pearl Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beautiful Italian mother of pearl midcentury wall sconces. These pieces were made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Whimsical Art Deco Pair of Double-Flower Leaded Sconces in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in New York, NY
1930s, exquisite French mother-of-pearl leaded wall lights in the shape of double flowers, each
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lead, Brass

Modern Shell Pair of White Marble and Mother of Pearl Powder French Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
the outside and mother of pearl on the inside. Composed of one bulb each sconce and methacrylate base
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble

Pair of French 1970s Applique Mother-of-Pearl
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of French 1970s applique mother-of-pearl, in the style Maison Jansen.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece is good vintage condition, could be either used on a wall or on the ceiling.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mother of Pearl Wall Light or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant mid-century Belgian work with mother of pearl and metallic structure. This flower lamp
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mother of Pearls Wall Sconces Set of Two
By Rausch
Located in Munich, DE
Decorative and look stylish flower mother of pearl ceiling and wall lamp. 1970s ball shaped table
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Large 1950s Murano Millefiori Barovier Flower Wall Lights Sconces
By Barovier Seguso Ferro
Located in London, England
Stunning pair of large 1950s Italian Murano flower wall sconces or wall lights, Millefiori, by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Wire

Nautilus Shell Mother-of-Pearl Sconces Wall Lights Brass, Italy, 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
Nautilus shell mother-of-pearl sconces wall lights brass, Italy, 1950. Rare extraordinary pair of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Capiz Mother of Pearl Shell Wall Lamp or Flush Mount by Rausch
By Rausch
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge pare of capiz shell or mother of pearl sconce or flush mounts from the 1960s. The light of the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearls Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two wall sconces made in capiz in form of a shell, very warm light atmosphere.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearls Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Mother of Pearls Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s
H 5.12 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Pair Sconces Wall Lights French, Mother-of-Pearl Brass, 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury pair of wall lights French in the Mother of pearl and brass 2 bulbs in each sconce
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pair of Leaf Leaded Sconces in Mother-of-pearl
Located in New York, NY
1930s, exquisite French handcrafted mother-of-pearl leaded wall lights, leaves in a fan shape, each
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Lead

1930s Art Deco Double-Flower Leaded Sconce in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in New York, NY
1930s, exquisite French mother of pearl leaded wall light in the shape of double flower, each
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Mother — Teak and Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Sconce by Evam
Located in Udaipur, IN
The Mother sconce is an ode to light and nurture. Crafted from reclaimed teak and inlaid with
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2010s Indian International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Teak

New Old Stock 1970s Mother of Pearl Fun 2WM Wall Lamp by Verner Panton
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mother of pearl 'Fun 2WM' wall lamp, designed by Danish designer Verner Panton in 1964. Part of a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Mother Pearl Wall Sconces Glass Chrome, Motoko Ishii for Staff 1970s, Set of 2
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of sputnik wall sconces with pearlized shimmering handblown glass globes screwed on a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Urban Electric Edina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Urban Electric Edina sconces finished in Antique Brass, Mother of Pearl, and custom linen floral
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Henri Fernandez Bronze and nacre Wall Sconces
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Henri Fernandez Bronze and nacre Wall Sconces
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Two 1980s Sconces by Henri Fernandez
By Henri Fernandez
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Two 1980s sconces by Henri Fernandez, with a gilded brass elephant head with mother-of-pearl tusks
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Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two 1980s Sconces by Henri Fernandez
Two 1980s Sconces by Henri Fernandez
H 22.05 in W 21.26 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Vintage Verner Panton Capiz Sconces
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
., feature a chrome plated steel frame with discs of nacre, or mother of pearl. Sconces feature a chandelier
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20th Century Swiss Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Vintage Verner Panton Capiz Sconces
Pair of Vintage Verner Panton Capiz Sconces
H 13.75 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in
Set of Elephant Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Elephant Sconces made of brass and mother of pearl tusks.
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Elephant Sconces
Set of Elephant Sconces
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Four Brass Elephant Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Elephant Sconces made of brass and mother of pearl tusks.
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Four Brass Elephant Sconces
Four Brass Elephant Sconces
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 11 in
Pair of 19th Century Turkish Turban/Candle Stands
Located in Long Island City, NY
and mother of pearl.
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Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Fun 1 WM Shell Lamp by Verner Panton for J. Lüber, Switzerland, 1960s
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
Located in Berlin, DE
AG. Three differently sized chrome-plated metal rings hold a multitude of mother-of-pearl shells
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair large Syrian wall sconces
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of wall sconces with large bracket/shelf
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Wall Brackets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Bone, Wood

Willy Daro Mother-of-Pearl Flower Wall Applique, Belgium, 1960s
By Willy Daro
Located in Maastricht, NL
A wonderful wall applique by Willy Daro, decorated with two flowers with mother of pearl petals on
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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$9,800
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Mother Of Pearl Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mother of pearl sconce you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mother of pearl sconce — often made from metal, mother-of-pearl and shell — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage mother of pearl sconce now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mother of pearl sconce — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mother of pearl sconce, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mother of pearl sconce that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Hans Kögl and J. Luber Ag produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Sconce?

A mother of pearl sconce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,231, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.

Questions About Mother Of Pearl Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.