Freshwater Pearl 3-4mm Pink Rice Beads - 15-16 Inch featured_04252024 The shell's mother-of-pearl interior is

The shell's mother-of-pearl interior is highly prized for its beauty and is used in jewelry and other decorative items

madre xacao or madre de cacao

ranges in color from light to dark green

and can range from translucent to opaque

It may also contain rainbow-colored or sparkling inclusions

Freshwater Pearl 3-4mm Pink Rice Beads - 15-16 Inch featured_04252024 The shell's mother-of-pearl interior isUnlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some pearls form naturally in mollusks either in the sea or freshwater such as rivers. Pearls are known for their natural beauty and timeless charm, often symbolizing purity, wisdom, and integrity.