Black MOP/Black Mother of Pearl

The natural Black Mops are also well recognized as "Black Mother of Pearls". The black color of these natural stones varies from place to place according to the amount of impurities present in them. These stones are cut and designed according to the industrial requirements of the beads made out these stones. Due to the presence of other minerals, several bands of other colors can be observed on the surface of them. Black mother of pearls are quiet rare so highly valued.

Black Mother of Pearl Meaning

Mother of pearl is produced in the mollusk's shell of bi-valve mollusks that is found both in fresh as well as salt water. The bi-valve which has two -parts shell produces high quality of black mother of pearls. Oyster and mollusks secrete the mineral mixture that is called nacre that is mother of pearl.

Mother of pearl is also called nacre. It is actually an inorganic or organic compound that occurs naturally.

Black Mother of Pearl or Black MOP Uses

Black mother of pearls along with white is used in many architectures and buildings. It makes the architecture very beautiful.

Mother of pearl is extensively used in tiles as well as glued to the sheets of fiber glass. Mother of pearl cufflinks are very popular men clothing accessory.

Then there is black mother of pearl silver jewelry that since time immemorial is known to mankind and still a rage.

It is extensively used in watches.

Black MOP Care

Black MOP is a hydrated gemstone so keep them away from direct Sunlight. Also these should not be kept close to the source of any heat as well as in a very dry atmosphere. Natural color of the black mother of pearl is destroyed by the strong abrasives and alcohol. Use damp cloth to clean the black mother of pearl and store it in a cool and dry place. Also by wearing black mother of pearl regularly you can keep it in good shape as it loves your natural body oil.

Black Mother of Pearl Jewelry

Black MOP Jewelry	Earrings
Black MOP Pendant	Black Mother of Pearl Ring