Mother of Pearl

The Philippines’ lustrous Mother of Pearl, also known as nacre, is sourced primarily from the shells of Pinctada Maxima, commonly known as the South Sea pearl oyster. The shells are harvested for their iridescent inner layer, which is then used in various traditional crafts, jewelry-making, and inlays for furniture and decorative items. The sustainable harvesting of these shells is essential to ensure the long-term viability of this industry and to preserve the marine ecosystem.