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In short: A mabe pearl is a half-sphere (blister) pearl grown against the inside of the oyster’s shell instead of inside its body. Its flat back and large, lustrous dome make it ideal for earrings, rings and pendants at an accessible price.
Mabe Pearls
Stunning Jewelry Featuring Mabe Pearls
A mabe pearl, also known as a half pearl or a blister pearl, is different from a traditional pearl in the way that it is grown and shaped. Regular pearls have a spherical shape, but mabe pearls have a half-spherical shape caused by the way the pearls are grown on the inside of the pearl oyster's shell rather than within the mollusk's body. Mabe pearls can be grown in the same oysters that produce Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls. H owever, the Ptera sterna, Ptera penguin and Pinctada maxima mollusks are the types of oysters most commonly used as culturing mediums.
A mabe pearl, also known as a half pearl or a blister pearl, is different from a traditional pearl in the way that it is grown and shaped. Regular pearls have a spherical shape, but mabe pearls have a half-spherical shape caused by the way the pearls are grown on the inside of the pearl oyster's shell rather than within the mollusk's body. Mabe pearls can be grown in the same oysters that produce Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls. H owever, the Ptera sterna, Ptera penguin and Pinctada maxima mollusks are the types of oysters most commonly used as culturing mediums.
American Pearl is a top-notch resource for fine-quality mabe pearl jewelry. Each and every one of these pieces, whether it's a mabe pearl necklace, ring or set of earrings, beautifully showcases the central half-pearl so it's put on full display. If you're looking for a truly special and unique pearl gift, opt for a mabe pearl ring encrusted with glimmering diamonds and gorgeous white or yellow gold or surprise your recipient with a heart-shaped mabe pearl pendant that piles on the romance. These are wonderful selections for those shopping for unique pearl jewelry.
Common Questions
What is a mabe pearl?
A mabe pearl is a cultured half pearl (also called a blister pearl) that grows against the inside of the oyster’s shell instead of inside its body, giving it a domed front and a flat back.
Are mabe pearls real pearls?
Yes, mabe pearls are real pearls: they are genuine cultured pearls. After harvesting, the dome is cut from the shell, filled and backed with mother of pearl, so they are an assembled cultured pearl.
What jewelry is made with mabe pearls?
Mabe pearls are used mainly in earrings, rings and pendants, where the flat back sits flush against the setting and the large dome shows off the pearl’s luster.
