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Carved Mabe Blister Pearl in Shell – Rainbow Iridescent Silken Luster Capture the ultimate expression of organic luxury with this magnificent, loose Mabe blister pearl in shell carving from our nature-inspired Fauna & Flora Celebration Collection. Meticulously sculpted in deep relief into an iconic ginkgo leaf, this masterwork is cut from a premium Penguin Wing Oyster shell. Showcasing an A-Grade, thick nacre layer with a breathtaking rainbow-iridescent overtone, this heavy freeform focal piece is optimized for high-end custom silversmithing, statement necklaces, or artisan brooches. ⚠️ Please Note: This is a loose, master-carved statement component featuring open-work cutouts intended for jewelry designers and metalsmiths. It is not a finished piece of ready-to-wear jewelry. ✨ Component Specifications • Type: Loose, hand-carved Mabe blister pearl in parent shell. • Design: Intricate, high-relief Ginkgo Leaf design from our signature nature-inspired Fauna & Flora Celebration Collection. • Profile: Naturally contoured, following the elegant, concave-inward sweep of the original oyster shell (not flat). • Reinforced Backing: For maximum structural integrity and generational durability, the delicate carving is expertly backed and stabilized by an integrated layer of solid companion oyster shell (Pteria penguin). • Amount: 1 (one) individual focal carving. • Condition: New and excellent. 💎 Premium Pearl Grade & Iridescent Palette • Quality Grade: A-Grade / AA+ to AAA premium nacre thickness. • 100% Natural Color: Displays a shifting, multicolor body tone dancing with brilliant pink, blue, and golden-green overtones. The exceptional, mirror-like silken luster is completely natural, untreated, and un-dyed. 🐚 Material Origins & Sustainable Culture • Penguin Wing Oyster (Pteria penguin): Cultured in the deep, pristine tropical currents off Sumbawa Island, Indonesia, these magnificent marine bivalves are celebrated for producing blister pearls with exotic, spectrum-spanning iridescence. • The Magic of Mabe: Unlike conventional spherical pearls that form inside the mantle, a blister pearl develops flush against the inner walls of the shell. Over a patient 2 to 6 year cultivation cycle, the oyster deposits layer upon layer of highly reflective nacre over a hemispherical nucleus, blending the pearl seamlessly into its parent shell matrix. 🔨 Traditional Balinese Craftsmanship • Hand-Carved One by One: This statement ginkgo focal is sculpted entirely by hand in deep relief using traditional heritage techniques by our in-house Balinese master carvers. • A Unique Masterpiece: We completely bypass machine mass production. Because every piece is sculpted from a unique, living canvas, slight variations in exact contours, iridescence layout, and depth of relief will occur, guaranteeing your finished jewelry piece is a true one-of-a-kind treasure. • Earth-Conscious Studio: Our workshop operates under a strict zero-waste philosophy. All our raw pearl and shell components are ethically obtained from local aquaculture farms, supporting traditional coastal craftspeople. Any production scraps are gently composted right back into our island workshop gardens.

CARVED MABE BLISTER PEARL in SHELL - RAINBOW IRIDESCENT SILKEN LUSTER
Item #	:	204 0175
Type	:	Mabe Blister Pearl in Shell ~ hand-carved In addition to adding a lovely finishing touch, this shell carving is supported by another piece of oyster shell (Pteria penguin, also known as Penguin Wing Oyster) to make it more robust and long-lasting to wear. This piece is delicately carved in deep relief by Balinese master-craftsmen Each piece is hand carved one by one, which makes each piece a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Design	:	Beautiful GINKGO LEAF DESIGN from our “Celebration Collection”
Fauna & Flora Celebration Collection	:	Our Celebration Collection features vibrant leaves and flowers, as well as captivating creatures, all inspired by nature. Our passion for flora and fauna motivates us to craft these timeless creations. Our collection is dominated by perennial favourites like flowers, leaves, and other natural creations. Our collection has a natural appearance because of the methodical arrangement of colorful gems, carefully selected mother-of-pearl, and stones, which produce a balanced and elegant effect. One of the most delicate and breathtakingly beautiful creatures in the world flutters into our collection. Some of our most magical jewelry is inspired by the butterfly, which is whimsically colorful and so light and graceful on the wing. Pearls, Tsavorites, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and other precious gemstones are prominently used in our creations.
Amount	:	1 (one) piece loose Mabe blister pearl in shell carving * All photos are taken from the actual item *
Weight	:	approx. 8.22 grams
Dimensions	:	Length: approx. 55.10 mm = 2.16 inches Width: approx. 40.10 mm Depth: approx. 9.43 mm (depth / thickness is measured at the position of the Mabe pearl) All measurements are taken at the widest points
Shape	:	Mabe blister pearl in a freeform cut shell with a stunning carving in relief ~ could be center piece of a stunning necklace or brooch This piece is carved out of shell and is therefore curved in the shape of the natural shell (concave inward). It is not flat as you can see in the photos of this listing.
Color	:	Multicolor body with a stunning highly lustrous rainbow iridescent overtone with a silken glow The color of this blister pearl is 100% natural. The pearl is not dyed and there are no other enhancements.
Luster	:	Excellent
Quality	:	A-Grade / AA+ to AAA The nacre of this colorful Mabe pearl is thick and durable for any jewelry.
Origin	:	Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia ~ hand carved by our in- house Balinese Artisan
Perforation	:	There are several carved openings in this carved Mabe Blister pearl shell. If you require any further drilling, we will be pleased to drill this carving for you. This jewelry is not ready to wear.
Hand-carving	:	Our shell carvings are all hand carved. This is not a machine mass produced item. This item is handmade and each piece is made one by one. We know you will enjoy using and wearing our shell carvings as much as we enjoyed making them.
Hand-crafted	:	This jewelry is made using ancient traditional techniques. Each piece is handmade and is not a machine mass produced item. Each piece, silver parts and carvings are made one by one which make each piece one-of-a-kind.
Type of Seashell	:	This gorgeous Penguin Wing Oyster Mabe Blister Pearl was cultured in the pristine tropical waters of the Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia. Mabe blister Pearls are quite different from what you might consider “normal” pearls. The reason for this stem from the way that Mabe pearls are formed. Mabe pearls are “semi-spherical cultured pearls”. Instead of growing inside the body of the mollusk creature, as is the case with other pearls, Mabe pearls grow against the inside shell. This process causes Mabe pearls to have a flat side, as opposed to being relatively spherical, or at least rounded like standard pearls. This also explains why Mabe pearls are frequently called “half pearls”. Mabe pearls come in a wide range of beautiful colors, which span from light pinks to more bluish shades. The unique nacre of the Mabe oyster allows for hues that are quite brilliant and rainbow-like. Their brilliance is quite breathtaking at times, especially in the rarest color, which consists of pink with gold swirls. It is this type of color which brings value to the Mabe pearls, as well as their rare superiority in texture and luster. To culture a Mabe pearl, the process is different than culturing round pearls. It is accomplished by inserting the nucleus flush against the side of the mollusk – which is the Mabe Pearl Oyster (Pteria penguin), also called Penguin Wing Oyster – causing the oyster to make its nacre deposits over the nucleus, and against the inside of its shell, forming a semi-spherical pearl. The Mabe pearl oyster, also referred to as the penguin wing oyster – is what is used as the mother shell for Mabe pearls. These are highly distributed across the world’s tropical and semi-tropical seas, making them readily available to many pearl farmers at different ends of the globe. Due to this one flattened side, Mabe pearls become the ideal choice for jewelry such as earrings and rings which allow for a secure setting, and a concealed flat back. The Mabe pearl first reached its popularity in the end of the 19th century, and from that time until the mid-20th century, many different efforts were made to attempt to cultivate the Mabe pearl – most of which were in vein. Many hearts were broken, and most tries were fruitless. However, some pearl farmers continued to persevere with their research and finally established breeding techniques for the Mabe pearl oyster in 1970, followed five years later by the mass production of cultured pearl harvests. Today, the production of cultured Mabe pearls has become quite stable, and the results are gorgeous. Depending on the desired size, 2 to 6 years are needed for each pearl. However, for those who enjoy the Mabe pearl, it’s well worth the wait. The producers wait patiently for many years while the Mabe pearl oyster works their magic resulting in a thick, lustrous nacre (pearl coating) which gives the Mabe pearl its color and luster. When ready, the Mabe pearls are harvested and carefully graded according to size, color, luster and other quality characteristics. Hemispheric Shape - A Distinct Characteristic The Mabe pearl develops in a hemispheric form, with a flat back. While in the oyster a Mabe pearl is considered a blister pearl not a Mabe pearl. After the blister pearl has been 'worked' it then becomes a Mabe pearl. Blister pearls are worked by cutting the pearl out of the shell with a circle-bit drill. The nucleus is then removed and replaced with filler. The back of the pearl is capped with a piece of mother-of-pearl to complete the Mabe pearl. The Mabe pearl oyster produces exquisitely colored and highly iridescent nacre. The colors of the penguin oyster pearl are rich and exotic; an inspiration from nature’s spectrum of rainbow colors.
Our Seashell Products	:	All our seashell products a sourced ethically. Our mission Organic, biodegradable materials should be treated with care and respect. Our carvings are hand-crafted by traditional people of natural materials which were harvested in an environmentally responsible way. All our organic products are crafted, one piece at a time. We strive to provide quality, unique, handmade earth-friendly products to satisfy the soul and beyond. By purchasing our organic products, you are supporting traditional crafts and culture, while improving the quality of lives in local communities. We provide jobs where there may otherwise be none. We work directly with the craftspeople to create our original designs. We stand behind the quality of our product and the aesthetic of its design. By choosing our organic products you are not contributing to the environmental hazards and degradation of natural land. No materials are wasted in our production process. All are biodegradable. Any scraps are composted in the gardens. Our organic raw materials are responsibly harvested Our Carvings Our carvings are handcrafted in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house Balinese shell carvers. They are not machine mass produced products. All pieces are hand carved one by one which makes each piece a one-of-a-kind piece of art. We know you will enjoy using and wearing our carvings as much as we enjoy making them. As these carvings are hand-carved one by one out of natural material, the color, luster, size, weight, pattern and expression vary slightly from piece to piece.
Remarks	:	This rainbow iridescent blister Mabe pearl is an exotic treasure and an inspiration from nature’s spectrum of rainbow colors. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this exotic treasure.

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