Mabe Pearl Jewelry

Mabe Pearl Jewelry

The only gemstones produced by a living creature, ordinary pearls grow inside the tissue of a mollusk, around a nucleus. Blister pearls, however, grow against the inside of the shell. They can form naturally or through the introduction of a nucleus. Cultivated blister pearls are called mabe. Hollow, they are cut from the shell, filled with resin, capped with mother‑of‑pearl, and set in jewelry as discs or as half‑pearls with flat backs. The resulting cultured freshwater pearl is one‑of‑a‑kind.

White mabe pearls are the most common, but they're available in a fantastic array of colors. Ranging from pink to peacock blue to golden or silver, mabe pearls are eye‑catching in every shade. No matter the color, the stunning gems all gleam with a pearlescent luster that ranges from milky to satiny. Pearls are judged by their luster, so choose pieces that demonstrate that beautiful inner glow.

Usually hemispherical with a flat back, cultured mabe pearls can come in a variety of shapes, depending on how they're prepared. This means that jewelers can set them into nearly any type of bezel, making them incredibly versatile gems. You may find mabe pearl earrings, mabe pearl rings, and mabe pearl pendants set in sterling silver or white, rose or yellow gold.

With such variety, you can easily design your own pearl set. Combine a choker with a longer sterling silver necklace featuring a tear‑drop‑shaped pearl for a trendy stacked look. Throw on a baroque pearl pendant, an Akoya pearl bracelet, and mabe pearl stud earrings for a cohesive, put‑together outfit. Or create a vintage vibe with a graduated pearl strand, a gold brooch, and a peridot ring.

Mabe pearl jewelry elevates any outfit, even casual wear. The birthstone for the month of June and the Zodiac sign of Gemini, pearls make excellent gifts. A mabe pearl necklace, ring, or cufflinks make a lasting impression. The wide array of colors makes it easy to find a treasure that speaks to the tastes of each wearer. Whether it's a set of pink mabe pearl earrings for your daughter's birthday or a classic white mabe pearl bracelet with a yellow gold chain for your wife, a perfect match is always possible with mabe pearl jewelry.