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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
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Brooch Flower Bouquet Gold 585 Brilliants 0.30 Carat Sapphires Pearl, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
LEAVES ARE MADE OF NACRE (MOTHER-OF-PEARL / PEARL-SHELL). MEASURES: LENGTH: 7.5 cm / 2.95 inches
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite Gold Frame
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s Artisan Crafted Specimen Compass Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Artisan Crafted Specimen Compass Table A stunning table inlaid with abalone shell, mother of pearl
Category

Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique French Napoleon III Lacquered Pedestal Table, Inlaid Hand Painted 19th C
Located in Bristol, GB
is also inlaid with mother-of-pearl and abalone shell and with gilt decoration throughout. The table
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paint, Wood

Zuni Pueblo Inlaid Silver Sunface Necklace Bracelet Ring by Burdian Eustace 1960
Located in Portland, OR
silver with small sections of carefully cut jet, white mother of pearl, turquoise and red shell. The Zuni
Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Pair of Shibayama Panels, Ca. 1868
Located in New York, NY
articulated in shell, mother-of-pearl, and bone along with carved wood. Each panel has a vivid blue circular
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. 2. Shell/Mother of Pearl Sterling Paper Knife 8.25" long 3. Agate Sterling Seal 1.90" long 4
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of panels are done in a fine gold lacquer with bone, mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Classic and Rare Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Collection Numbers RZ 127 & RZ 127 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Flower gold ring. Ruby vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$429 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Flower gold ring. Ruby vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$429 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring. Flower gold ring. Sapphire vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$390 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Collection Numbers RP 135 & RP 217 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
the mesmerizing hues of Abalone, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian grey shell displaying a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Opera glasses clad in alternating Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell and
Category

Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tres Indoor Side Table with Pearlescent finish from Saba Italia
By Saba Italia
Located in Carson, CA
thanks to the special iridescent finishes that recall the mother-of-pearl of shells. Solidity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Tres Indoor Coffee Table with Pearlescent finish from Saba Italia
By Saba Italia
Located in Carson, CA
thanks to the special iridescent finishes that recall the mother-of-pearl of shells. Solidity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

34.53 Carat White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Tanzanite Yellow Gold Triton Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel, Mother of Pearl and Shell. The Length of the Necklace is 65cm. We're a workshop so every piece
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k...

Vintage Zuni Inlaid and Sterling Silver Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s. This collectable Zuni set is inlaid with turquoise, jet, Mother-of-Pearl, spiny oyster shell
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2 g (depends from size) Lab
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$456 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Emerald vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$453 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2 g (depends from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$456 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Emerald vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$491 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Emerald vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$453 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones Lab emerald and ruby ring in 14k gold. Carved mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$491 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Emerald vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$453 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring with mother of pearl flower. Shell flower ring. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.2 g (depends from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$456 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
mother of pearl flower ring. Flower gold ring. Emerald vintage ring. Nature inspired ring with mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$453 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Chloé Fall 2016 Embroidered Caftan Dress Look 15 – Runway Clare Waight Keller
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Clare Waight Keller - Fabric: Silk jacquard with hand embroidery, sequins, mother-of-pearl buttons
Category

2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, sugilite, and spiny oyster
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

"Glam Clam" sink and mirror
Located in Rome, RM
in Italy in ceramic from Faenza with the renowned mother-of-pearl glaze by Gatti. The shell sink and
Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Dutch Indonesian Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
make its way to South East Asia. The Mother of Pearl Abalone are from shells fetched from the shoreline
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Other Cabinets

Materials

Abalone, Wood

Veronica Poblano Mickey Mouse Multi-Gem Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Veronica Poblano Mickey Mouse multi-gem gold ring, circa 1970s Black onyx, mother-of-pearl
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Floral Brooch Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
-of-pearl and shell, this brooch captures the essence of retro elegance. At the center of the brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Korean Lacquer Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
work with exotic materials including crushed Mother-of-Pearl, golden tortoise shell, stingray Shagreen
Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mobile in Rose Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mounted from the ceiling or free standing on request. Available with white quartz inserts, mother of pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sc...

Materials

Brass

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Period Tebako Box In Red Lacquered Wood With Abalone Inlaid
Located in Miami, FL
linings of mother-of-pearl or of abalone shells are cut into designs and either glued onto or inserted
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Wool, Lacquer

3 Agate Boxes With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
and wood. Such fancy materials as mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoise-shell, mammoth tooth were also
Category

19th Century More Art

Materials

Brass

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
and wood. Such fancy materials as mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoise-shell, mammoth tooth were also
Category

19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century Oval With Gilt Pomponne Mounts.
Located in Cotignac, FR
materials as mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoise-shell, mammoth tooth were also widely used for the creation of
Category

19th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Brass

Agate Box Antique 19th Century With Gilt Pomponne Mounts
Located in Cotignac, FR
and wood. Such fancy materials as mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoise-shell, mammoth tooth were also
Category

19th Century More Art

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century Moorish Inlaid Levantine Mirror c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. The exterior is adorned with intricate patterns made from mother of pearl and abalone shell
Category

20th Century European Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Pair Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Nine Swirl Earrings, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Glass "Nine" heads are used with spiral inlaid mother of pearl and shell drops for hypnotic effect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver Native American ZUNI Kachina Inlaid Belt Buckle
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Kachina Zuni Belt Buckle with Inlaid Mother of pearl, Coral, Turquoise, Shell, Abalone
Category

1970s American Belts

18K Gold filled Signet ring with Black onyx and 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
be customized with Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of pearl and Tahitian Grey shell. "All Our Items Are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Green Aragonite Necklace, Glow in the Dark
Located in Chesterland, OH
made of aragonite, which gives a luster known as mother-of-pearl. Many fossil shells now composed of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver French Paste Marcasite Jewelry Set, Brooch, Bracelet, Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
paddle-back clip-on earrings, a mother-of-pearl abalone shell pin brooch, a geometric bracelet, and an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Iridescent Ammonite wall plate
Located in London, GB
the mother-of-pearl in the shell. The ammonites in this piece lived 180 million years ago.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Collectibles and Curiosities

Victorian Revival 14 Karat Gold Cameo Slide Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, mother of pearl, and shell, each thoughtfully selected to enhance the bracelet's vintage charm. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

Sterling Silver Southwestern Zuni Inlaid Belt Buckle L H Zunie Turquoise
By Helen and Lincoln Zunie
Located in Wallkill, NY
team Specializing in inlay, Lincoln and Helen Zuni stamped their work with H-L ZUNIE. Mother-of-pearl
Category

1970s American Belts

PALGRAVE. The Golden Treasury - VELLUCENT BINDING - BOUND BY CEDRIC CHIVERS !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
“vellucent method” it was also possible to incorporate further embellishments such as mother-of-pearl and
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Books

Materials

Leather

Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection Collection Number RP 164 Natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet set in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Thomas Boog, Large Rectangular Baroque-style coquillage Mirror, France, 2012
By Thomas Boog
Located in New York, NY
A decorative mirror by the French artisan Thomas Boog, this remarkable, delicately crafted round piece of coquillage is made up of a variety species. The mirror embedded at the cente...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Abalone, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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Mother Of Pearl Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mother of pearl shells for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mother of pearl shells — often made from shell, mother-of-pearl and metal — can elevate any home. Find 126 antique and vintage mother of pearl shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mother of pearl shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Georgian mother of pearl shells are consistently popular styles. Mother of pearl shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi, R Y Augousti and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Mother Of Pearl Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $92,017 highest priced.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Shells
  • 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.