How is mother of pearl made

Mother of pearl has several natural colors, and is often bleached and dyed for decorative use. The dye retains the shimmering layers which make mother of pearl so sought after.
Designing jewelry with this hydrated gems, which requires cutting, inlaying or polishing, involves different care as well as tools than when working with other matter.
The most jewelry designers polished tool is wet and dry type sandpaper. When you wash the mother of pearl with water, sand it and erase the water and dust with a clean soft cloth. You need to repeat the procedure until the mother of pearl is polished, generally showing a glossy white or iridescent finish. The
most important is you need to wear a protective mask and eyewear when sanding. The residue from sanding mother of pearl is harmful to our health.
Polishing compounds such as French chalk is often used by jewelers. A high luster and shien are often produced when used for polishing.Inlay techniques are often used to create delicate pieces such as wood-laden pendants. Then a rich contrast is made. A designer generally uses the flat side of the mother of pearl’s shell or sands the shell flat. After routing out the wood, the designer will inlay the cut mother of pearl pieces and arrange the design within the hollowed wood, using epoxy cement to secure it in place.
Care and Maintenan
Mother of pearl is classified as a hydrated gems. You need to keep the jewelry in a cool place, free of humidity, extreme heat or direct sunlight. The mother of pearl surface may crack and become brittle once it dries out. Every several weeks, You need to wipe the jewelry with a damp cloth to stop the surface from drying.