Stone Name: Mother of Pearl
Stone Size: 4mm
Stone Color: Tan/White
Cord Color: Tan
Thread Color: Cream
Button: Starfish
 
Metaphysical Properties: May help with relieving stress, encouraging empathy, attract abundance, and enhancing intuition.
Chakra: Heart, Crown
Birthstone/Zodiac: Cancer
 
Mother of Pearl is a lustrous mineral found lining the inside of oyster shells, composed of aragonite and the protein conchiolin, intricately formed by the mollusk. It rose to popularity during the Ming Dynasty in China, where it was used to adorn furniture, clothing, and accessories. In Chinese culture, it is believed to attract prosperity, good fortune, and success.
 
Native American tribes also valued Mother of Pearl, associating it with feminine energy and the moon, viewing it as a symbol of intuition and emotional depth. Though less common today, Mother of Pearl is still used in jewelry, buttons, decorative arts, and furniture inlay, admired for its elegant shimmer and symbolism of luxury. Metaphysically, it is said to help soothe stress and anxiety, promote emotional healing, and attract abundance.