Mother of Pearl Shells

Large Size – Natural Mother of Pearl Sea Shells

These are one by one hand selected grey sliver lip shells of mother of pearl. Its thickness is 3.5mm to 5 mm, length is 15-16 cm and width is 13 to 14 cm. Scientific name is Pteria Margaritifera Concha. Common names are nacar, nacre, umm alelulu/alelu and sadaf. The inner lining of shells is pearly that gives a crystalline effect which emits different multi-color shades like prism. These shells are used as carved pieces & motifs in furniture and interior designing of exclusive spaces. Another usage is in titles and mosaic.

Medium Size – Natural Mother of Pearl Sea Shells

These are selected grey lip shell pieces in medium size of natural drawn mop sea shells. Its thickness is 3mm to 4mm, length is 12.5 to 14 cm and width is 10.5 to 12 cm. Common names are nacre, perlemor, perelmoer. These mop shells are delicately carved, crafted and finished by artisans to produce exclusive and precious fashion jewelry such as necklace, rings, pendants, earnings, shell strands, bracelets watches.

Small Size – Natural Mother of Pearl Sea Shells

These are small sized natural sea shells of mother of pearl. Its thickness is 2.8 mm to 3.5 mm, length is 11 to 12.5 cm and width is 7 to 9 cm. Common names are perlmutt, madreperla, madreperola and parlemor. MOP shells are carved to produce jewelry, craft supplies, precious ornaments such as rings, necklace, buttons, cufflink, pendants, earnings, watches, belts etc. It is also used in making cutlery utensils to retain the flavor of particular cuisines such as caviar.

Broken MOP Shells

These are the broken shell pieces of mother of pearl. Scientific name is Pteria Margaritifera Concha. Common names are Sadaf and Nacre. These shells are dawn from under the sea in Yemen. These are used as craft supplies and in making jewelry and accessories.

Mother of Pearl Shell Cut Sift

MOP shells are crushed and sifted for use in cosmetics preparation such as body scrubs and also in crafts. The origin of shells in Socotra Island in Yemen. Scientific name is Pteria Margaritifera Concha. It has uses in crafting and making accessories.

Mother of Pearl (MOP) Shell Sifting

The shells are cut and sifted at a standard sieve to form this grade. It is produced from finest quality shells. Common names are coral reefs, bekh marjan, nashif and origin is Socotra Island.

Mother of Pearl (MOP) Shell Powder

Natural mother of pearl sea shells are ground to fine mesh. It has several uses in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The origin of shells is Yemen.