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Shagreen Tray with Mother of Pearl and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Carved Mother of Pearl Shell with Nativity Scene
Located in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Chinese carved mother of pearl shell with nativity scene including the three wise men - Mar and
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Collection of five Palestinian Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells
Located in London, GB
Collection of five Palestinian carved mother-of-pearl shells, with five different scenes of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1970s Teak and Mother of Pearl Shell Tray with Sterling Silver Trim
Located in New York, NY
Vintage teak and mother of pearl shell tray with sterling silver trim, USA, 1970s.    
Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Richly Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells, Hard Wood Stands, Canton
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Pair of Chinese richly carved Mother-of-Pearl shells. Hard wood stands, Canton, circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Conch / Mother of Pearl , Shell Necklace , Eco-luxe
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
This object consist of two Conch triangles toped by 4 organic shape Camberlainia (MOP)shell from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl

Trianon 18k Gold Mother-of-Pearl Shell Earrings with Gemstone Accents
By Trianon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Shell Earrings by Trianon Feature Mix of Gemstones and Seed Pearls Ornamenting Shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

d Avossa Silver Pendant, Mother of Pearl, Shell and Fresh Water Pearl
Located in Roma, IT
A very unique Octopus Pendant in Sterling Silver mounted in a Mother of Pearl Disc with Fresh Water
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Sumptuous Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Commode
Located in deauville, FR
species. Top covered with small squares of mother-of-pearl. Shell handles. White paint back and inside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Chair
Located in New York, NY
large Mother of Pearl shell on the crestrail above a pierced & carved slat.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint

14K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Natural Mother of Pearl Shell Size 6''
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Natural Mother of Pearl Shell Size 6''
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Flower Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Natural Mother of Pearl Shell Size- 16''
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Womens Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Natural Mother of Pearl Shell Butterfly Closure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Butterfly Chain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Genuine 14K Yellow Gold Natural Mother of Pearl Shell 6.5" Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Lily ( NEW ) White Leather Choker With Mother-of-Pearl Clovers 925 Silver
By Rock Lily Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The white stitched leather ( nappa ) double necklace made with two mother-of-pearl ( shell
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Danish Modern Divided Tray in Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Inlays, c. 1960 s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, the tray features geometric inlays in exotic mother-of-pearl shells. Features three hand-carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Emerald Necklace with Miniature Painting on Mother of Pearl
By Guita M. Jewelry
Located in New York City, NY
A very rare miniature painting of an antique hunting scene on a mother-of-pearl shell framed in
Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Emerald and Ruby Turtle Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely 18 karat yellow gold Turtle Pin featuring a mother of pearl shell highlighted with small
Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1920 th Walnut Veneer Box with Shell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Art deco walnut veneer box with white mother of pearl shell.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Sylvia Gottwald, Mother of pearl long Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
of black mother of pearl shell can be seen in photo gallery as the last image. Sylvia Gottwald's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Copper

Eighteen-Piece Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Service
By Wang Hing Co.
Located in Chudleigh, Tasmania
A seemingly unique 18 piece Queensland mother-of-pearl shell dessert service, silver mounted by
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Original Chandelier by Verner Panton Edited by J Luber Ag, Swiss, circa 1964
By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Vintage chandelier by Verner Panton model "Fun" with mother-of-pearl shells; First production by J
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Haas Tic-Tac-Toe
Located in Irving, TX
facilitate revelry that goes late into the night. Tic-Tac-Toe set crafted from mother of pearl shell with
Category

2010s Games

Materials

Brass

Haas Tic-Tac-Toe
Haas Tic-Tac-Toe
$1,150 / item
Midcentury Reverse Painted Blown Art Glass Shell Encrusted Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ethereal piece of art glass is reverse painted in a pistachio green with crushed mother of pearl shell and
Category

20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oriental Brass Table Lamp
Located in Church Point, NSW
Midcentury Vintage Chinese brass lamp on timber blinth large mother of pearl shell shade with gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tycoon s Gold Hummingbird Inkwell on MOP Shell Base-19th c.with Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-of-pearl shell on a gold plated center pedestal. Also available three inkwells, as shown,(an Art
Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Inkwells

SYLVIA GOTTWALD , White nacre, Antique Gold plated Silver beads and Coin Pearls
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
This White Mother of Pearl Statement Necklace is up-cycled from antique and contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver

18th Century Peruvian Tabernacle in Tortoise Shell and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exotic wood, tortoise shell and mother-of-peal tabernacle.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Religious Items

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-Of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui in a Display Case
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1960 Modernist Minimalist Geometric Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
iridescent mother of pearl shell panels and a unique square late Mid Century Modern - Modernist - Minimalist
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Tile Lounge Chair
By Rachel Shillander
Located in Calabasas, CA
single shell; a monocoque form covered in 25,000 15mm mother of pearl tiles. A shell covered in shells
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's black paper mache crumb tray. Scalloped shell shape with mother of pearl inlay in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Chaumiere de Coquillage Tables shell commode pair by Patine des Caraibes
By Patine des Caraibes
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of mother of pearl 18th century style shell encrusted French commodes chests. Custom order
Category

2010s American Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Sylvia Gottwald, 3D Mother of Pearl Statement Necklace with Shells
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
3D Mother of Pearl Statement Necklace with Shells , comprises brown M.O.P. squares and circles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Mother-of-Pearl Abalone Shell Zircon Diamond Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Polished abalone shell revealing the mother-of-pearl beneath, set with custom cut Burmese zircon
Category

American Brooches

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui
Located in San Marcos, CA
A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl

Ouroboros 18kt Gold Black Shell and Mother of Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' "The Mother And Father Of Pearl," black pearl and mother of pearl pendant set in 18kt
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Trianon Carved Crystal Mother of Pearl Turquoise Shell Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold shell motif earrings by Trianon, set with carved crystal, backed with mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Vintage 1920s Shell Art Deco Sterling Silver Ladies Holiday Gift Necklace
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
mother of pearl shells, a push to close clasp, and a lovely late Art Nouveau - Early Art Deco design
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Shell , Iridescent Mother of Pearl , Sustainable Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
This is a Pendant of Small Turbo Shells on a Rubber Tube. Designing with small and medium shells
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rope Necklaces

Diamond Mother of Pearl MOONLIGHT WHELK SHELL Earrings by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
Oxidized Sterling Silver. Purple Diamonds. Mother-of-Pearl. This piece was made in Manhattan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell 14k Gold Mother-of-Pearl Clip-On Earrings (PSV)
By Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
mother-of-pearl in a 14k yellow gold setting with chalcedony and sapphire accents in bezel settings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hawaiian Mother of Pearl and Shell Lei with Tricolor MOP Mosaic Floral Pendant
Located in Pahrump, NV
This necklace is a Hawaiian style mother of pearl and shell lei. The floral mosaic pendant is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Shell-Shaped Yellow Gold Earrings in Black Onyx with White Mother-of-Pearl
Located in San Rafael, CA
onyx and white mother-of-pearl set in 14K yellow gold. They measure just over an inch (26.3mm) high
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Inlay White Mother of Pearl Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
, pink, black mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful Victorian tole bins with flowers and mother of pearl under some of the painted areas.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

“Starfish“ Pendant with White Mother of Pearl and Abalone
Located in Great Neck, NY
gold. Also available in other shells including white, yellow, pink, black mother of pearl & abalone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Large White Mother of Pearl Boats with Abalone Waves Pendant
By Frederic Sage
Located in Great Neck, NY
, pink, black mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Medium Sunset I Pendant with Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Located in Great Neck, NY
other shells including white, yellow, pink, black mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Frederic Sage Black White Mother of Pearl Diamond Large Torino Pendant
By Frederic Sage
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Also available in other shells including white,yellow, pink, black mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
the surrounding ornamentation of inlaid mother of pearl and abalone shell and tiny silver pique work
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Frederic Sage Cushion ”Luna Mosaic” Small Round White Mother of Pearl Pendant
By Frederic Sage
Located in Great Neck, NY
mother of pearl & abalone shell
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

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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.