{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-ring","title":"Mother of Pearl Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoft white glow, slim band, nothing else asking for attention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this ring is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring bezel-sets a round mother of pearl cabochon on a slim, minimalist band of 18ct gold-plated 925 sterling silver, EU size 56 (17.8mm inner diameter). House Of 18th Jewellery kept the setting plain so the stone's shifting shine stays the only detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is mother of pearl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMother of pearl is nacre, the naturally iridescent layer that lines the inside of certain mollusc shells, the same material that coats a pearl from the inside out. Its soft, shifting glow comes from the way light reflects off its microscopically layered structure, not from any dye. Commercial mother of pearl is sometimes lightly bleached to even out its natural colour, though the iridescence itself is untreated. It rates 2.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, among the softer materials House Of 18th Jewellery works with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a bezel setting instead of prongs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProngs grip a stone at points and leave the edges exposed. A bezel wraps the entire edge in metal, which protects a soft material like mother of pearl from the kind of edge chipping prongs can't prevent. House Of 18th Jewellery used a bezel here because the stone needed the protection more than it needed the extra sparkle prongs can add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to care for mother of pearl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMother of pearl is soft and porous, so keep it away from perfume, lotion, and water, all of which can dull or discolour the nacre over time. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wearing and store away from harder stones that could scratch its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18ct gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMother of pearl (nacre), round cabochon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBezel-set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEU 56 (17.8mm inner diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlim, minimalist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHypoallergenic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs mother of pearl a natural material?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, mother of pearl is nacre, the natural iridescent lining of certain mollusc shells, though it is sometimes lightly bleached to even out its colour before use in jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the stone bezel-set instead of prong-set?\u003c\/strong\u003e A bezel setting wraps the entire edge of the stone in metal, which protects a soft, layered material like mother of pearl from chipping in a way that prong settings cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow durable is mother of pearl for daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother of pearl rates only 2.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, among the softer materials in fine jewellery, so it needs more care around water, chemicals, and impact than a harder gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 18ct gold-plated mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct gold-plated means a thin layer of 18-carat gold is applied over the 925 sterling silver base, describing the gold's purity rather than the ring's overall weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this ring be stacked with other rings?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the slim minimalist band was designed to sit quietly alongside other rings without competing for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House Of 18th Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"56","offer_id":53294385725706,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/0161\/5370\/files\/IMG_4030.jpg?v=1782998530","url":"https:\/\/houseof18thjewellery.com\/products\/mother-of-pearl-ring","provider":"House Of 18th Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}