What are "Mabe Pearls"?

WHAT ARE MABE PEARLS?
Mabe Pearls are quite different from what you might consider “normal” pearls. Mabe pearls are considered to be “semi-spherical cultured pearls”. Instead of growing inside the body of the oyster, as is the case with other pearls, mabe pearls grow against the inside shell. This causes mabe pearls to have a flat side, as opposed to being relatively spherical, or at least rounded like standard pearls. Because of the flat side, mabe pearls are also frequently called “half pearls”. Mabe pearls are most frequently produced by saltwater oysters within the regions of Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and French Polynesia.

Mabe pearls come in a wide range of beautiful pearl colors, which span from light pinks, to more bluish shades. The unique nacre of the mabe oyster allows for hues that are quite brilliant and rainbow-like. Their brilliance is quite breathtaking at times, especially in the rarest color, which consists of pink with gold swirls. It is this type of color which brings the value to the mabe pearls, as well as their rare superiority in texture and luster. 

IggySells is currently negotiating with our Japanese and Indonesian suppliers to bring a beautiful selection of Mabe pearl jewelry to our customers in the coming weeks.