Natural Pearl Necklace mother of Pearl Pendant

Pearl is a unique and captivating organic gemstone formed inside the shells of certain mollusks, primarily oysters and mussels. It is the result of the mollusk’s natural defense mechanism when an irritant, such as a grain of sand or parasite, enters its shell. The mollusk secretes layers of nacre, a combination of calcium carbonate and protein, to coat the irritant and form a pearl over time.