Mother of pearl can be found in many different types of jewellery and can be any color and any size, any style – there are literally infinite variations. The only thing that remains the same regardless is how gorgeous they are to look at.

Though most mother of pearl jewellery uses a limited palette of white or black, there are plenty of products out there that sport nifty new colors. Since it’s entirely possible to dye the mother of pearl, there is really no limit to the range of colors you can play with.

Let’s take a look at some of the more popular varieties of mother of pearl jewellery.

Mother of Pearl Earrings

Mother of pearl earrings will light up your face with their shimmering glow. With many items under $50, these are easily the most affordable type of jewellery you can find with mother of pearl. Try to go for the “less is more” mentality when it comes to earrings or you’ll end up with your ears weighed down with pretty but painful anchors.

Mother of Pearl Pendants

There are as many types of pendants as there are stars in the sky. One common style is using a flower motif, with gentle strokes of color to compliment the natural chipped look of the pearl’s own colors. Try to buy one with another gem mounted on the piece of jewellery to give you and the rest of the world more to look at. Don’t forget to match this with an equally stunning necklace.

Mother of Pearl Necklaces

The options are literally endless when it comes to pearl necklaces. There’s the simple and excessive sixty inch necklaces that flappers wore back in the ’20s, and then there are the more complicated necklaces that pair with pendants and gemstones. The latter can get quite intricate, with each stone colored to form a desired effect of calm, fun, or passion.

Mother of Pearl Watch

Mother of pearl can be used for the dial, and can really bring out some style in an otherwise mild watch. New colors can really bring a watch to life – but make sure the color you choose isn’t too dark, or your watch’s hands will be hard to read, especially at night. Don’t kill functionality for style.

Mother of Pearl Bracelet

Bracelets are almost completely restrained to silver and pink colors, and subtle variations between the two. That being said, mother of pearl bracelets are unbelievably pretty and pair nicely with pendants, which dangle seductively from the bracelet’s links.

Mother of pearl jewellery comes in all different shapes, sizes and colors – the sky is the limit as long as the maker uses some imagination. Whether you decide to buy necklaces, bracelets, pendants, or watches, you’ll be sure to have a gorgeous accessory that’ll get you noticed at any party.