Mother-of-pearl buttons were once a staple of high-end tailored shirts, jackets and coats. But for such a ubiquitous fashion item, their origins are now rarely seen - and are becoming more unusual as ...

Pearl farmers are cashing in on all-time high prices for mother-of-pearl. The iridescent shell, which is created by oysters, is fetching $15 to $20 per kilogram. The product, which is in high demand ...

Lee Young-ok has been fascinated by the iridescent beauty of mother-of-pearl ever since she was young. Now a traditional mother-of-pearl master craftsperson and CEO of Jinjooshell, she dedicated her ...

Mother-of-pearl has found many uses over the centuries, in everything from buttons and jewellery, to Indigenous cultural ceremonies in Western Australia's Kimberley region. A world-first collaboration ...

Inspired by the nature and wildlife found in his native country, Halili carves the skulls into raw, gold-lip and black-lip mother of pearl shells collected from the Philippines. To give more depth to ...

The earth contains a plethora of strong materials, and most of these are yet to be discovered by humans. Mother of pearl, which is also known as nacre, is a material of astonishing strength with ...