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Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
composed by the following; a double mollusk nacre shell, a giant oyster white shell, a white stony white
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Shell
Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Located in Paris, FR
Shell bed for little girl bedroom. Made in fiberglass,
nacre painted. Inside, it contains LEDs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
HUBLOT NACRE (thick paint round off-white biophilic textured painting sand shell
By Melisa Taylor Metzger
Located in Quebec, Quebec
HUBLOT NACRE is a small-scale, mixed-media assemblage on wood that captures the raw materiality and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Assemblage Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Driftwood, Acrylic Polymer, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, P...
Side Table in White Shagreen and Nacre with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Sunburst Side Table by R&Y Augousti is a radiant example of refined luxury, featuring a stunning top that combines the delicate beauty of white shagreen with the iridescent shimm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 23.75 in Dm 19.75 in
Art Deco Mussel Shell Rice Powder Box Pin Up Woman Porcelain by Goebel, 1929
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Lisbon, PT
A nacre color Mussel Shell Rice Powder Box figurine in porcelain of a bathing lady in shell / Pin
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.78 in W 4.53 in D 3.04 in
AJD Elegant Classic Absolutely Magnificent Golden Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The natural unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
AJD Elegant Classic Golden Color Beautiful REAL Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge beauties
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century Belgian Table Lamp by Willy Daro, C.1960
By Willy Daro
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
inner nacre layer of the shell of abalone has traditionally been used as a decorative item, in jewellery
Category
20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
AJD ELEGANT Real Exquisite Multi-Color Natural Real Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
All of the unique natural nacre from the shells of the Ocean give these fun Pearls with all of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Miriam Haskell Pearl Seashell Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
are separated with white pate de verre spacers. A center clasp of a nacre laquered glass scallop shell
Category
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Five Strand Black Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
pearl are created naturally by nacre within oyster shells, forming an iridescent luster. High standard
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch Flower Bouquet Gold 585 Brilliants 0.30 Carat Sapphires Pearl, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
LEAVES ARE MADE OF NACRE (MOTHER-OF-PEARL / PEARL-SHELL).
MEASURES:
LENGTH: 7.5 cm / 2.95 inches
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
W 2.04 in D 0.47 in L 2.95 in
Iridescent Green Blue Nacre Necklace Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace Eco Luxe
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
/blue nacre used in this Pendant /Necklace has been cut from a Paua, New Zealand shell, raised on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Copper
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in L 37 in
Iridescent Brown Gold Nacre Mother of Pearl Sustainable Beaded Necklace Eco Luxe
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
/gold nacre shell Pteria Penguin, also called a wing oyster, is grown and harvested on sustainable pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Copper
H 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 24 in
Green Blue Nacre Mother of Pearl Iridescent Necklace Belt Sustainable S.S.Mesh
Located in Washington DC, DC
mesh. This green /blue nacre shell called Haliotis is featured in the last image of the photo gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Stainless Steel
W 3.5 in D 2 in Dm 3.5 in L 43 in
Pink Nacre Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace Iridescent Sustainable Up-cycled
Located in Washington DC, DC
nacre used in this Pendant /Necklace shell is found in Thailand's tropical ocean. This object has been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in L 25 in
Pink Nacre French Deco Up-cycled with S.Steel Mesh Belt/Necklace by S.Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
This Belt/Necklace from iridescent pink nacre /Turbo Marmoratus shell has been up-cycled from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Belts
Pink nacre Mother of pearl Up-cycled Eco Sustainable Pendant by S.Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
secured on a circular ebony base and attached to a rubber tube. The pink nacre shell, called Turbo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in L 24 in
Sylvia Gottwald , Brown /Gold Mother of Pearl Necklace, Eco -Lux
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
. This piece is unique, one of a kind and handmade.
The brown /gold nacre shell Pteria Penguin, also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Iridescent Paua/Abalone , Blue Feathers , Statement Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
iridescent Paua beads and royal blue feathers.
Paua/ Abalone/Haliotis Nacre shell is one of the most widely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver Plate
H 0.25 in W 4 in D 0.25 in Dm 13 in L 25 in
Iridescent Brown Gold Mother of Pearl Sustainable Pendant Statement Necklace Eco
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
/gold nacre shell Pteria Penguin, also called a wing oyster, is grown and harvested on sustainable pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
H 7.25 in W 3 in D 1 in L 20 in
F. Deco Haliotis /Abalone Lariat 8 Strand Statement Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Haliotis /Abalone Nacre shell is one of the most widely distributed shells in the world oceans. It comes in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Brass, Copper
H 0.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.25 in L 22 in
Iridescent Nacre up-cycled French Deco Statement Necklace , by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Pink Nacre Turbos was a favorite shell in the Decorative Arts and Jewelry during French Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
H 2 in W 5 in D 2 in Dm 5 in L 20 in
Iridescent French Deco Nacre Up-cycled Peach Pendant /Brooch by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
This Pendant is created from iridescent peach color nacre French Deco shell fragments in form of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze
H 4 in W 5 in D 1 in Dm 6.5 in L 18.5 in
Black /Green Mother of Pearl Pendant &Earrings Black Chocker by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
. This pendant choker can be worn on two side. As opposed to wild shells nacre the farmed raised shells
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl
H 5 in W 3.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 6 in L 5 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, White Mother of Pearl , organic form , Silver backed Pendant, .
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
oysters create a pearl, which is the only gem produced by a living organism. M.O.P/nacre the shell of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
H 4.5 in W 1.1 in D 0.5 in Dm 6 in L 4.5 in
Oysters
Located in London, GB
in the fresh seawatery quality of shellfish; the sheen of nacre inside shells; the cut and dewy
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique English Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Bookmark, Sword
By Adie & Lovekin
Located in Bath, GB
mother of pearl or Nacre shell.
Fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 together with a makers mark
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Good Pair French Cased Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A superb pair of French opera glasses clad in stunning mother of pearl or Nacre shell with it's
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lemière, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces
Category
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
. Unusual with the decorative filigree detail.
They are clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lorgnette Handle c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A rather special pair of French Opera glasses, clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell, with it's
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother of Pearl Magnifying Glass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
quality screwed construction and the handle decorated with Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
French Mother of Pearl Lorgnette Opera Glasses c.1900 by Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
manufacturer, Colmont of Paris.
Clad in iridescent Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell. This pair is lucky enough
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities
Category
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique French Opera Glasses by Colmont, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of fine opera glasses clad in mother of pearl or nacre shell, the eye pieces
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Cased French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in Bath, GB
A superb pair of early twentieth century opera glasses clad in iridescent Mother of Pearl or Nacre
Category
Vintage 1910s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890 - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. The eye pieces are also mounted with
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and Mother of Pearl or Nacre
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Heart Shaped Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Ring Box
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Bath, GB
decoration made from Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell. The lid opens to reveal the totally original lined
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 1.13 in W 1.5 in D 1.75 in
Pair French Gilt and Mother of Pearl Photograph / Picture Frames c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
treat, with the original undamaged Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell all intact.
Exquisite in every way
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Dolland, London
By Dolland
Located in Bath, GB
handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. Each
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Card Case, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely Victorian visiting card case smothered in tiles of mother of pearl or Nacre shell with a
Category
Antique 1860s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Quality Antique English Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
outside of the lens are both covered in tiles of Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with a bright patina
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 4.88 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. Made in France circa 1900, these were
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
retaining the original finish.
The glasses are in full working order and clad in mother of pearl or Nacre
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses for Dolland, London
By Dolland
Located in Bath, GB
handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. Each
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Angela Cummings New York Knots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with White Nacre
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
natural white nacre shell.
Weight: 13.75 grams (8.81 Dwt).
Measurements: 18 mm by 15 mm (0.71 x 0.59
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Servers, 1895
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
mother-of-pearl or nacre shell with its bright patina showcasing the iridescent qualities of this prized
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. The eye pieces are fully marked for
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
the most decorative Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
telescopic lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell including the eye
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Opera Glasses Mother of Pearl, circa 1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
". They are clad in the most decorative Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Opera Glasses, Mother of Pearl C.1900, Signed, Iris, Paris
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
the most decorative Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Set of Antique Mother-of-pearl Handled Fruit Knives and Forks, Sterling Ferrules
By Stainton Bros.
Located in Bath, GB
carved and polished mother-of-pearl or Nacre shell with a bright patina showcasing the iridescent
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
H 2.25 in W 11.5 in D 9.25 in
Fine Pair of French Opera Glasses, Mappin & Webb, Paris
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
polished, restoring them to their former glory. Covered in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Asprey, London - Pair Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910/1920
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's magical iridescent qualities.
This pair has a highly
Category
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Bronze and Mother of Pearl Photograph Frame, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
It's not often I come across frames like this especially with all the mother of pearl or Nacre
Category
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
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Nacre Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact nacre shell you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and mixed metal. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 185 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect nacre shell may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing nacre shell — no matter the origin — is easy, but Aria Jewelry Design, Sylvia Gottwald and Ella Gafter each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any nacre shell from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 172 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a nacre shell, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Nacre Shell?
The price for a nacre shell starts at $40 and tops out at $390,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $690.