Multicolor PAUA ABALONE Shell Carving & Mabe Pearl Acanthus Leaf PENDANT 5.19 g

MULTICOLOR RAINBOWPAUA ABALONE SHELL CARVING & MABE PEARL INLAY LEAF DESIGN PENDANTItem # :205 2882___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Type :Hand-carved PauaAbalone shell with a blue Mabe pearl inlay.This carving isbacked with a brown-lipped Wing Oyster shell Simply use a hang-in bail and your pendant is ready. You also could make a brooch or your own jewelry creationColor:Multicolor with green,blue, light pinkish and a stunning rainbow iridescence Design:A beautiful carved acanthus leaves-design from our “Rain Forest Collection”Amount:1 (one) single piece* All photos are taken from the actualitem *Weight:approx. 5.19 gramsDimensions :approx. 42.45 x 33.21 mm= 1.67 x 1.31 inchesThickness of shell: approx. 2.5 to 4.5 mmThickness to top of the Mabe pearl: approx. 8.73 mmThis carving is slightly curved in the shape of the naturalshell (not flat)Perforation:This carving has various carved openings as part of the design.You could attach a bail or hook and your pendant is ready.Shell carving:Exceptionally fine multicolor highly rainbow iridescent PauaAbalone shell carving with a stunning blue Mabe pearl inlay. The Paua shell is backed with a beautiful iridescentbrown-lipped oyster shell.This piece is delicately carved in deep relief by Balinesemaster-craftsmen Each piece is hand carved one by one.Origin:We buy all our Paua Abalone shell material directly from New Zealand.The blue Mabe pearl is cultured offthe coast of the Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia Brown-lipped Wing Oysters are cultured in the pristine tropicalwaters of the Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia.This carving is handcrafted in Bali(Indonesia)by ourin-house Balinese shell carvers.Definition Paua shell:Paua shell isproduced by the NewZealand Abalone (Haliotis iris), the mostcolorful shell. The name Paua is the name the Maori call the shell we know asAbalone from the deep waters of the South Island of New Zealand. These waters are a lot colder being so close to the Antarctic Basin. This is why the colors of PauaAbalone are more vibrant and deeper in color than any other Abalone found inthe world. The lustrous iridescence is a rainbow blue, green and variousshades of red.This Paua Abalone shell is an inspiration from nature’sspectrum of rainbow colors.Brown-lipped Wing Oyster:Brown-lipped WingOyster Shell ~ Pteria sp.This gorgeous shell was cultured in the pristine tropicalwaters of the Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia.Mabe pearl:Our Wing Oyster Mabe Pearls were cultured in the pristinetropical waters of the Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia.Mabe Pearls are quite different from what you might consider“normal” pearls. The reason for this stems from the way that mabe pearls areformed. Mabe pearls are considered to be “semi-spherical cultured pearls”.Instead of growing inside the body of the mollusk creature, as is the casewith other pearls, Mabe pearls grow against the inside shell. This process causes Mabe pearls to have a flat side, asopposed to being relatively spherical, or at least rounded like standardpearls. This also explains why mabe pearls are frequently called “halfpearls”. Mabe pearls come in a wide range of beautiful colors, which spanfrom light pinks, to more bluish shades. The unique nacre of the mabe oysterallows for hues that are quite brilliant and rainbow-like. Their brillianceis quite breathtaking at times, especially in the rarest color, whichconsists of pink with gold swirls. It is this type of color which brings thevalue to the Mabe pearls, as well as their rare superiority in texture and luster.To culture a Mabe pearl, the process is different thanculturing round pearls. It is accomplished by inserting the nucleus flushagainst the side of the mollusk – which is the Mabe Pearl Oyster (Pteria penguin), also called Penguin WingOyster – causing the oyster to make its nacre deposits over the nucleus,and against the inside of its shell, forming a semi-spherical pearl. The Mabepearl oyster, also referred to as the penguin wing oyster – is what is usedas the mother shell for Mabe pearls. These are highly distributed across theworld’s tropical and semi-tropical seas, making them readily available tomany pearl farmers at different ends of the globe. Due to this one flattened side, mabe pearls become the idealchoice for jewelry such as earrings and rings which allow for a securesetting, and a concealed flat back.The Mabe pearl first reached its popularity in the end of the19th century, and from that time until the mid 20th century, many differentefforts were made to attempt to cultivate the Mabe pearl – most of which werein vein. Many hearts were broken, and most tries were fruitless. However,some pearl farmers continued to persevere with their research, and finallyestablished breeding techniques for the Mabe pearl oyster in 1970, followedfive years later by the mass production of cultured pearl harvests. Today, the production of cultured Mabe pearls has become quitestable, and the results are absolutely gorgeous. Depending on the desiredsize, 2 to 6 years are needed for each pearl. However, for those who enjoythe Mabe pearl, it’s well worth the wait.The producers wait patiently for many years while the Mabepearl oyster work their magic resulting in a thick, lustrous nacre (pearlcoating) which gives the Mabe pearl its color and luster. When ready, the Mabe pearls are harvested and carefully gradedaccording to size, color, luster and other quality characteristics.Hemispheric Shape -A Distinct CharacteristicThe Mabe pearl develops in a hemispheric form, with a flatback. While in the oyster a Mabe pearl is actually considered a blister pearlnot a Mabe pearl. After the blister pearl has been 'worked' it then becomes aMabe pearl. Blister pearls are worked by cutting the pearl out of the shellwith a circle-bit drill. The nucleus is then removed and replaced withfiller. The back of the pearl is capped with a piece of mother-of-pearl tocomplete the Mabe pearl. The Mabe pearl oyster produces exquisitely colored and highlyiridescent nacre. The colors of the penguin oyster pearl are rich and exotic;an inspiration from nature’s spectrum of rainbow colors.Blue Mabe pearl information:Mabe pearls come in a wide range of beautiful colors, whichspan from light pinks, to more bluish shades. The color of Mabe pearls isinfluenced during the cultivation. The implanted nucleus is painted with aspecial ink which will slowly release the color during the cultivationprocess inside the live oyster. This Indonesian developed process willenhance the undertones of the color seen on the surface. The color penetratesinto the nacre and gives a rather natural appearance in comparison to anyother treatment (chemical dyes which are sometimes used to color Mabe lookalways very artificial).Remarks:Our finely carved shells will make a spectacular pendant orother jewelry.Don’t miss theopportunity to own this delicately carved masterpiece. 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