Jewelry made from tortoiseshell bone and mother-of-pearl have long been very popular. Unusual and beautiful things are made from these materials.
A little history
The tradition of making jewelry from tortoiseshell bone and mother-of-pearl originated in Japan and reached its peak during the Edo period. Interesting things have been created throughout the centuries. In Europe, fashion reached a special peak during the reign of Louis XIV, when these materials began to decorate interior items (boxes, frames and furniture). The resulting products were rare and the most expensive.
Attention! The creation of jewelry inlaid with these materials was considered especially exquisite. The most common images were butterflies and flowers.
What kind of jewelry is made from tortoiseshell bone and mother of pearl?
These materials are used to make hairpins, brooches, buttons, earrings, rings, spectacle frames, combs, snuff boxes and other products. In the past, fans were considered truly royal gifts.These natural materials are not particularly durable. However, products made from them are carefully stored and passed on from generation to generation. Mother of pearl is used to make jewelry, vases, boxes, saucers, frames for mirrors and photographs.
Important! Golden combs, the teeth of which are made from turtle shell, look beautiful.
Combinations of mother of pearl with metals and stones
Jewelers use mother of pearl of different shades to make jewelry. They are also used to inlay various objects. He's perfect combines with silver and ornamental stones such as agate, turquoise and malachite. The indisputable advantage of products made from mother-of-pearl is their low cost.
Designer Collections
Every year, famous designers present collections of jewelry made from these materials. In combination with silver they look impressive and modern. Light-colored shells are more expensive, since in sunlight they shine and appear golden. The multi-colored marble pattern on a yellow background makes the accessories extremely attractive.
Reference! Translated from German, mother of pearl means “mother of pearls,” since a pearl is born in the depths of a mother-of-pearl shell.
Mother-of-pearl products are available to many people, but capable of captivating the most demanding audience. As for turtle jewelry, the price for them is rising every year, since currently the fishing of reptiles is strictly controlled. Each product is made by hand and is considered a real piece of jewelry.
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