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Hand-Crafted Indian Mother of Pearl Shell Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Hand-Crafted Indian Mother of Pearl Shell Salt & Pepper shaker set Hinged pot metal trim
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Shell Circle Necklace Pendant Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pendant (new never used) Natural Mother of pearl Shell Circle Shape Sterling Silver 925
Category

2010s Indonesian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace Multiple strands of
Category

Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl shell shaped box, Palais Royale, circa 1810.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl Silver earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Earrings with moissanite.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl Silver earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Tall Table Lamp with Mother-of-Pearl Shells and Patinated Metal Base
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Table Lamp with Mother-of-Pearl Shells and Patinated Metal Base Tall and elegant table lamp
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl silver studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl silver studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell 14k gold Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl 14k gold earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with moissanite.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl silver studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell 14k gold Stud Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl 14k gold studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

AJD "Stands-Out" Real Mother of Pearl Shells & Real Agates 18 1/2" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This necklace is Wow ! Beautiful polished natural Mother of Pearl Shells surround these glowing
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell 14k gold Stud Earrings with moissanite.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl 14k gold studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Fish Nº2 with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tiger by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Fish with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tigerstone. This fish is a contemporary sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl Silver earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl silver studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell 14k gold Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl 14k gold earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Mounted Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Antique mother of Pearl shell silver caviar dish Asian arts
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine Chinese mother of pearl dish with silver bird decoration the underside with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

White Mother Of Pearl Shell 14k gold Stud Earrings with moissanite.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Natural mother-of-pearl 14k gold studs earrings. Handmade Shell Earrings with moissanite. Beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Trianon 18k Gold Mother-of-Pearl Shell Earrings with Gemstone Accents
By Trianon
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Shell Earrings by Trianon Feature Mix of Gemstones and Seed Pearls Ornamenting Shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell Lady Oval Carved Cameo Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Morher of Pearl Shell Lady Oval Carved Cameo Pendant made in 18k Gold bezel. The pendant
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Large Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell - Ebony - Sterling Silver 15" Serving Spoon
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful large serving spoon for the table. It measures 15" long x 4 3/4" wide at the shell. The
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
H 2 in W 6 in D 4 in
Maitland-Smith Bronze and Mother of Pearl Turtle Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a mother of pearl shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany Style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern nautical décor mother of pearl shell box or keepsake
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Pink Mother of pearl geode table
By Hunaiza.N.Ashraf
Located in GAGNY, FR
with mother of pearl shells, quartz, strawberry quartz, and rose quartz. The gold edges and quartz
Category

2010s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Quartz

Pink Mother of pearl geode table
Pink Mother of pearl geode table
H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
1970s Italian Mother of Pearl, Coral and Brass Decorative Tray
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Coral, Brass

Mother of Pearl Shimmering Expandable Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
6.5 mm wide. The mother of pearl shells are set in a double row of elastic to expand this bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Anglo-Indian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shell and Parrots Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Cup Shell and Parrot with mother of pearl shell, structure in silvered plate brass and on black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Shell and Parrots Cup
Shell and Parrots Cup
H 9.26 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
Xl Moorish Abalone Shell, Black Resin Tray
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Mother of Pearl shell and resin oversized tray depicting traditional Turkish/Moorish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Epoxy Resin

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Danish Modern Divided Tray in Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Inlays, c. 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
, the tray features geometric inlays in exotic mother-of-pearl shells. Features three hand-carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Set 2 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Fiberglass and Mother of Pearl Floor Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of sculptural fiberglass and mother of pearl shell floor lamps with copper
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Pearl Necklace Mother of Pearl awesome flower Pendant sterling silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Pearl Necklace awesome mother of pearl pendant Natural mother of pearl shell carved into
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

1980s Italian Pyramid Mother Of Pearl Wood Sculpture Decorative Object Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Arts And Crafts Periode Italian Pyramid made out of pieces polished Mother of Pearl shells over
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

French 1950s Carved Walnut & Shell Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
A chic, carved rosewood trinket or cigarette box with hinged mother-of-pearl shell lid in the
Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Large Mother of Pearl Earring with Spinel and White Sapphire in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Pearl Earring with Spinel and white sapphire awesome mother of pearl Earring Natural mother
Category

2010s Thai Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
miniature painting on mother of pearl shell depicting a Polo match Beautiful piece of Islamic Art. Museum
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay and Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist waterfall teak bench with mother of pearl shell inlay. Each piece of white shell is
Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlay Teak Wood Console
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist waterfall teak wood console with Mother-of-Pearl shell inlay. Each piece of white shell
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

AJD Natural Highly Polished Spiderweb Jasper & Pearl Shell 18" Elegant Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
these marvelous mother of Pearl shells. The largest Jasper is approximately 18mm. The fascinating
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Jasper

14K White Gold Mother of Pearl & Diamond Pendant #15766
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pendant features one oval light pink mother of pearl shell surrounded by 51 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pair Levantine Inlaid Occasional Round Tables, Early 20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Late 19th / early 20th pair of Levantine mother of pearl,shell and horn inlaid round tables. The
Category

Early 20th Century End Tables

Materials

Horn, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Andrianna Shamaris Shell Inlaid Art Object
Located in New York, NY
mother of pearl shell are carefully tightly inlaid into the teak wood. Great as an art installation
Category

2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Equine Cufflinks & Tie Bar Set c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
a trio of horse figures designed from mother of pearl shell Designed with gilt metal bridals & red
Category

1950s Unknown Neckties

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pearl Emerald Bronze Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Japanies pearls emerald and big mother of pearl shells, bronze. Measure 45 cm. All Giulia Colussi
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Bronze

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with mosaic marquetry and mother of pearl, shell and abalone. Great craftsmanship handmade by artisans
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Fruitwood

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Large Italian cup in Red Marble garnished with an assortment of sea shells
Located in PARIS, FR
, a branch of gorgonian coral (gorgonacea) and a mother-of-pearl shell. Could be sold without the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Vases

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Chinese Petit Taboret, Birds, Branches, Blossoms Motif
Located in San Francisco, CA
details. Dark hardwood with mother of pearl shell blossoms. Openwork carved branches motif with finely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An elegant pair of Necklaces from Papua New Guinea, made of Mother of Pearl Shell, good, old patina
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A seashell lamp, assembled from two real mother-of-pearl shells and electrified. A piece of French
Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
A "seashell" lamp - French folk art - 1960s
H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in
Butterfly shaped opal geode table
By Hunaiza.N.Ashraf
Located in GAGNY, FR
, aura quartz and mother of pearl shells bring such a unique charm, while the gold leaf edges add that
Category

2010s French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Butterfly shaped opal geode table
Butterfly shaped opal geode table
H 17.72 in W 24.41 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Brass and Abalone Shell Candlesticks A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass and Mother of Pearl, shell Candlesticks. A pair of vintage brass and mother of pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Konstantino Bracelet
By Konstantino
Located in Dallas, TX
-shaped inlays of dyed mother of pearl shell.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
the pendant. The pendant is a radiant flower shaped mother of pearl shell with inlaid circles of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Mother Of Pearl Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mother of pearl shells for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mother of pearl shells — often made from shell, mother-of-pearl and metal — can elevate any home. Find 126 antique and vintage mother of pearl shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mother of pearl shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Georgian mother of pearl shells are consistently popular styles. Mother of pearl shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi, R & Y Augousti and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Mother Of Pearl Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,000, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $92,017 highest priced.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Shells
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.