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Mother-of-pearl, shell, and freshwater pearl pendants for DIY jewelry

Discover our selection of mother-of-pearl, shell, and freshwater pearl pendants for creating elegant and timeless DIY jewelry. Naturally luminous, these pendants bring softness, refinement, and authenticity to your necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Each piece has its own nuances, reflections, and irregularities, making every creation unique.

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Pendentif coeur nacre noire naturelle platine 17-19mm, x1 (G3994) Pendentif coeur nacre noire naturelle platine 17-19mm, x1 (G3994)
Pendentif rond acrylique 40mm, x2 (G10198) Pendentif étoile acrylique 20mm, x2 (G11085)
Regular price4,78€
Pendentif perle eau douce naturelle Keshi abeille zircon 17-26mm, x1 (G4624) Pendentif perle eau douce naturelle Keshi abeille zircon 17-26mm, x1 (G4624)
Regular price8,62€
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Connecteur rond nacre naturelle étoile de mer 19mm, x10 (G3054) Connecteur rond nacre naturelle étoile de mer 19mm, x10 (G3054)
Lune nacre blanche naturelle laiton doré 10x6mm, x1 (G3574) Lune nacre blanche naturelle laiton doré 10x6mm, x1 (G3574)
Pendentif goutte nacre naturelle bordeau naturelle 8mm, x10 (G0289) Pendentif goutte nacre naturelle bordeau naturelle 8mm, x10 (G0289)
Pendentif Perle coquillage cauri resine blanc 19mm, x5 (G5403) Pendentif Perle coquillage cauri resine blanc 19mm, x5 (G5403)
Pendentif perle naturelle Keshi coquillage zircon,porte bonheur,création bijou,perle naturelle eau douce blanche,17-27mm, x1,G3249 Pendentif perle naturelle Keshi coquillage zircon,porte bonheur,création bijou,perle naturelle eau douce blanche,17-27mm, x1,G3249
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Regular price6,62€
  • Blue
  • White
  • Turquoise
  • Multicolor
  • Red

How to choose a mother-of-pearl, shell, or freshwater pearl pendant?

Pendants made from natural materials are appealing due to their subtle reflections and unique character. Unlike industrially manufactured pendants, each piece features natural variations in color, thickness, shape, or texture.

Mother-of-pearl is made from the inner lining of certain shells. It offers iridescent reflections that are especially appreciated in delicate and luminous jewelry. Natural shells, on the other hand, bring a more bohemian or summery style. Freshwater pearls

come from pearl farming and often have slightly irregular shapes called "baroque." These features are sought after because they guarantee the pearl's authenticity. When choosing your pendant, check the attachment system used. Some models have an integrated bail, while others require adding a ring or a suitable bail. The relatively light weight of these pendants generally allows them to be paired with fine chains made of stainless steel, 925 silver, or Gold Filled. To complete your creations, also discover our

natural beads for DIY jewelry

, our chains for DIY jewelry, as well as our jewelry findings . apprêts pour bijoux.

FAQs

How to recognize real mother-of-pearl or a real freshwater pearl?

Genuine mother-of-pearl has iridescent reflections that change with the angle of the light and a surface that is rarely perfectly uniform. Natural freshwater pearls generally have slight irregularities in shape or surface. These small variations are precisely one of the main criteria for distinguishing a natural product from a synthetic imitation.

What is the difference between mother-of-pearl, shell, and freshwater pearl?


Mother-of-pearl is the iridescent inner layer of certain shells. Shell pendants are made directly from the whole shell or a part of it. Freshwater pearls are produced by certain mollusks and develop naturally around a nucleus or tissue introduced during pearl cultivation. Each material thus has a different texture, luster, and visual appearance.

What chains and findings should I use with mother-of-pearl or freshwater pearl pendants?

Mother-of-pearl and freshwater pearl pendants pair particularly well with delicate chains made of stainless steel, 925 silver, or gold-filled. Gold findings highlight the warm reflections of mother-of-pearl, while silver finishes further emphasize the white and pink hues. They also combine very well with natural stones such as moonstone, aquamarine, rose quartz, or amethyst.

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