Shell / MOP Jewelry

Shell jewelry or MOP fashion jewelry is always elegant, simple, and unfading. Any shell jewelry's beauty is unique and long lasting, which can span from one generation to the other. Shells are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The colors are no longer limited to just the round and white. Irregularly shaped shell jewelries are now popular as well.

Popularity of Shell Jewelry
In certain cultures it is not the pearl but the Shells- Mother Of Pearl (MOP) that carries more importance. An extraordinary creation of God, Mother of pearl is valued and categorized by the opalescent substance that forms the lining of the shells of some freshwater and some salt-water mollusks and the pseudopodia. A shell is the most universally identifiable part of mollusks. Shells-MOP is composed of the alternate layers of calcium carbonate and conchiolin by the secretions of the mollusks. These secretions glimmer with the light in different colors. It can take up any or all of the rainbow colors depending upon the type of the creature and their living environment. The Shells-MOP is used for making jewelry that goes well with almost any attire. They are used for various decorative purposes including fashion jewelry. The shell MOP fashion jewelry goes particularly well with the beach wear and informal wear.

Types of Shells
There are certain properties required in the MOP so that it can be used for decoration; such as workable thickness reflection of rainbow colors. Depending on these qualities the usable Shells-MOP can be of following types:

White Mother of Pearl: Obtained from the pearl bearing oyster, it has high reflective qualities.
Iridescent Mother of Pearl: They come in pinks and greens.
Chip (Variegated) Mother of Pearl: They are multicolored types.
Stone Mother of Pearl: They are white with lesser reflective qualities
Mat Mother of Pearl: They are dull gray with low reflective qualities.

Further, depending upon the source water body, it is of two types

Fresh Water - Found in rivers are usually white & yellow in color.
Sea/ Salt Water - they are bigger and in Rainbow, Black or White colors.

Using Shells / MOP in jewelry:
Shell jewelry is considerd to be the oldest jewelry. In ancient times, only rich ladies used to wear shell jewelry as sign of dignity. Today, shell jewelries are vailable in varied designs and available in various price range. MOP jewelry is always fashionable to wear. Shell jewelries are reminders of nature's beauty. The mother of pearl jewelry gives a shimmering touch to the attire. It gives fresh cool looks. Whether combined with sterling silver or fierce gold, it has an elegant appeal to it. It goes well with almost all fashion trends. It is used in rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and anklets. It may even be carved if the thickness allows. It is affordable and elegant jewelry material. To know where shells are found in India, click here Shell Beaches

Products:
Skillfully handcrafted by expert craftsmen in intricate patterns and based upon latest and trendy designs, the fashion jewerly comprises of: