A coin shaped Mother of Pearl bead hangs from flat sterling silver chain to make these timeless and elegant earrings.  Drops measure approximately 1”.  Sterling silver ear wires.  Natural variances in Mother of Pearl beads make each pair of earrings unique.

Mother of Pearl is the name given to the iridescent coating on the inside of mollusk shells.  This is where the name creator (mother) of pearls comes from. In China, mother of pearl was used to treat heart palpitations, high blood pressure, said to stimulate imagination and help with decision making. It is also thought to be a symbol of faith and innocence.