PEARL - MABE

Mabe (Mah-bay) Pearls are basically cultured blister pearls that have grown attached to the shell of the mollusk.

• A flat bottomed, plastic nucleus is glued inside the shell beneath the mantle tissue. The mollusk is returned to the water, and begins coating the nuclei with lustrous nacre. After between eight and twelve months the mollusk is harvested. This amount of time has allowed about 1mm of nacre to coat the nuclei. The formation is cut out and the nacreous dome and then cemented onto a mother of pearl bed, as a doublet.

HARDNESS: 2.5 - 4.5

Astrological sign of: Cancer & Gemini

Mabe Pearl holds the same properties as Mother of Pearl. It is protective and brings the gentle healing power of the sea.It is a stress relieving stone which helps relax and calm emotions.Mother Of Pearl stimulates our intuition, imagination and adaptability.It helps balance emotions and eliminate fears. It enables one to more easily express feelings of love. Mother of Pearl helps with clarity in decision making.