Purity
Mother of Pearl
Mother of pearl brings calm and protection. Its light shifts as you move, never the same twice.
The story
An organic gem material rather than a mineral, formed as the iridescent inner shell layer of molluscs. Nearly every coastal civilisation has worked it into jewellery and decoration, and read it as a symbol of purity and protection at sea.
Where it comes from
Sourced globally, with a long history across Indonesia, the Philippines and the Pacific pearl-diving regions, and from freshwater mussels.
Its energy
Emotional balance, calm and feminine intuition. It pairs naturally with moonstone, and the two are often worn together.
Mother of Pearl strengthens
- Calm
- Protection
- Purity
- Feminine intuition
Birthstone
Mother of Pearl is the birthstone for June, which makes it a natural gift for anyone born that month.
Caring for your piece
Keep it away from perfume, hairspray and cleaning products, and put it on last when you are getting ready. Store each piece separately so harder stones cannot scratch softer ones.
Clean it with a soft dry cloth. Take jewellery off before swimming, showering or sleeping, and natural stones will hold their colour and their polish for years.
