Mother-of-pearl rings

Mother-of-pearl rings are valued primarily for their elegance and gentle shimmer. The beauty of the mineral is harmoniously revealed in tandem with such a precious stone as pearls, and these two gems are very closely related. But not only pearls can give the rings a delightful appearance and nobility. Mother-of-pearl is also combined with other inserts that favorably emphasize its mysterious radiance.

What are mother-of-pearl rings

Mother-of-pearl is a fairly durable composite. This allows you to create amazing jewelry with it. They are suitable for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, clothing style and hair or eye color.

Frame

Often, mother-of-pearl is framed in white metals - usually silver or white gold.

For many years, silver has been considered the optimal frame for the mineral. Such a union perfectly reveals all the beauty of mother-of-pearl, emphasizes its gentle shimmer. But the composite looks no less stylish in gold. The warm sheen of the metal gives the stone some special enchanting beauty, sets off the iridescent play of light, and emphasizes all the advantages of the stone.

Mother-of-pearl rings are most often found on the shelves of jewelry stores as premium class jewelry. Precious metals are not used in such products, which makes the jewelry affordable, but no less delightful in appearance. It is believed that mother-of-pearl is not a particularly expensive stone, and the presence of gold or silver in the product only raises it to the level of precious ones.

Cutting

Basically, mother-of-pearl cannot be cut, as, indeed, pearls. However, in some cases, the mineral is given the shape of a cabochon, ball, oval or plate.

Rings in which the mineral looks like a petal are very popular. Such fragments are assembled into a single whole and form a kind of flower, the center of which is crowned with pearls or any other gem.

Shades

The color scheme is extremely soft and delicate. Here you will not find saturated juicy shades, since the color of the stone, as a rule, is in pastel, even and calm colors. However, each color has its own meaning:

• white - looks noble, emphasizes the femininity of its owner and at the same time its severity and love of freedom;
• pink - ideal for romantic images;
• orange - often used in rings with an oriental accent, is rare, and therefore is not cheap;
• blue, aquamarine - an accent ring, where all attention in the image should be directed specifically to it;
• brown - used in business and strict looks, adds self-confidence, emphasizes style.

Whatever color of the mineral you choose, any decoration will not look pretentious and catchy, since the shades of mother-of-pearl are very soft, not intrusive. Such products will not overload the image, but rather make it complete and spectacular.

Popular Models

Whichever model of mother-of-pearl ring you choose, the jewelry will look harmoniously with any style. It becomes the highlight of the image, emphasizes the sophistication and femininity of the girl.

Cocktail

These are fantasy luxury models that are more relevant than ever. They are designed to attract attention, shine in the light of spotlights and lamps, lure and emphasize the impeccable taste of their owner.

Cocktail ring with mother-of-pearl does not require a special approach. It can be worn both in everyday life, correctly placing accents, and at a party, a solemn ceremony, a soiree. The exception is a business image. In combination with a strict suit or dress, such massive products will not be entirely appropriate, due to the strict dress code rules.

Engagement

Recently, engagement rings with mother-of-pearl have become very popular. These are very delicate and sophisticated products that emphasize the purity, femininity and elegance of the bride. In addition, it is a symbol of family unity and fidelity.

Such jewelry, as a rule, is framed in precious metals - silver, platinum, gold. Often encrusted with other stones, such as diamonds or cubic zirkonia. Moreover, the design of wedding rings does not always correspond to the classics. Recently, young people prefer more intricate forms and style of such symbolic products.

Mosaic

Recently, jewelers have begun to experiment and create unique rings. With the help of mother-of-pearl, a mosaic is made on the surface of the product. To do this, small plates of a composite of different shades are used, which are applied to the base and strengthened with glue or epoxy. It turns out very original and beautiful rings, which have no analogues, since in most cases these are the author's ideas and implementation.

Painted

In fact, these are exclusive and original hand-made products. Drawings never turn out the same, even with a strong desire, everywhere there is a special touch, twig, line. All this gives the decoration a special charm and value. In the process of painting, various materials are used: oil paints, varnish, linseed oil, brushes and others.

At the end, flashing is carried out. It is at this stage that the ring takes on a perfect look, details, highlights are emphasized, accents are placed. Drawing can be applied absolutely any.

How to look after

Caring for mother-of-pearl is similar to caring for pearls. It is worth remembering that both materials are organic, so do not test them for durability with abrasive chemicals or harsh detergents.

Caring for a mother-of-pearl ring is as follows:

• wipe dust regularly with a clean, damp cloth;
• for cleaning use soap based on natural ingredients;
• to polish the surface, it is enough to rub the mother-of-pearl with a slice of potato or diluted starch, then dry it with a soft, dry cloth;
• store in a separate bag (cotton, velvet, velor, suede) away from other jewelry to avoid mechanical damage;
• periodically take the jewelry to a professional jeweler, who will check the fastening strength and apply special protective compounds to the stone.