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Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
-pearl inlaid petals framed by round diamonds, the diamonds altogether weighing approximately 6.37 total
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Half-Hoop Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
mother-of-pearl and onyx framed by 18K yellow gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

19th Century Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite antique rosewood jewelry box with inlaid mother-of-pearl with abalone diamonds framed
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Large Syrian Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Very Decorative large Syrian Mirror with mother of Pearl tiled frame, hand carved, new glass.
Category

20th Century Syrian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Lacquer Panel
Located in New York, NY
is different on both sides. Decorated in lacquer, with mother of pearl. Framed.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Georgian Turquoise Diamond Garnet Witches Heart Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
heart-shaped mother of pearl centrepiece, while the frame above is set with diamond and garnet
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver

VAN CLEEF ARPELS "Fly Flutter" Butterfly Pin
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
iridescent white Mother-of-pearl wings framed in 18K yellow gold, with a diamond-encrusted body. Numbered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1995 CHRISTIAN DIOR Silver Chrome Futuristic Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
CHRISTIAN DIOR Serial No. CDCD4878 Made in Austria. - Faux mother of pearl inner frame. - Raised CD on the
Category

1990s Austrian Sunglasses

Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dressing Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
mother-of-pearl, the mirror frame and supports made of Palm wood with some Macassar detailing
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar

19th Century Chinese Lacquer and Gilt Panel
Located in San Francisco, CA
trees; surrounded by an inlaid mother of pearl frame. From the collection of R. F. Schwarz, a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Mahogany Inlaid Mother of Pearl Antique Bed - Wk103
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb mahogany antique bed from the early 20th century with fine veneered panels, mother-of
Category

Early 20th Century European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother of Pearl
Located in SOMIS, CA
with great precision and impeccable skill. Other details such as the coin patterned door frame, mother
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Superb Large 19th Century Ottoman, Syrian Mother of Pearl Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large late 19th Century Ottoman Turkish, SYRIAN mother of pearl inlaid Wood Mirror frame.) Size 102
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1920s Large Burr Walnut Wall Mirror with Mother of Pearl and Mercury Glass
Located in London, GB
French 1920s A large burr walnut mirror with original bevelled plate and mother of pearl squares
Category

Vintage 1920s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood

Elizabeth Locke Standing Dog Intaglio Earrings Framed with Pearls and Emeralds
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Atlanta, GA
features a regal standing dog Venetian glass intaglio backed with mother of pearl and framed in 18k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

70 S Hand Beaded Mother Of Pearl Sculptural Ring Hong Kong Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Features a raised beaded floral motif with mother-of-pearl inlay on frame and button snap closure. Mother
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Superb Moroccan Carved Inlaid Hanging Wall Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved frame. Mother-of-Pearl inlay. Measure: 24 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 11" D.
Category

20th Century Moroccan Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Blond Mahogany Marquetry Sideboard by Jules Leleu and Maison Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
merquetry in blond mahogany veneer. Four frontal doors with double net of ebony and mother-of-pearl
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

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Mother Pearl Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mother pearl frames for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mother pearl frames was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, mother-of-pearl and metal. There are 56 antique and vintage mother pearl frames for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Mother pearl frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mother pearl frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Louis XV mother pearl frames are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mother pearl frames over the years, but those made by H.D. Richter, Laura G Art With Heart and Paolo Traversi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mother Pearl Frames?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,125, while they’re typically $227 on the low end and $28,800 highest priced.
Questions About Mother Pearl Frames
  • 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
    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 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
    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.