It is a term for the iridescent inside of a mollusk shell that is used as an ornament. It is different from pearl.
The hard, smooth, iridescent inner lining of the shell oysters, mussels, and other molluscs. Natural Corozo Nut Buttons Corozo is derived from a large nut somewhat like the centre of an avocado. Chosen to add an elegant finishing touch. Oxford Cloth A plain weave fabric of medium or heavy weight. The majority of oxfords are of combed yarns, and are given a silk-like lustre finish. It has a characteristic pebbly basket weave construction.
An old W.C.Fields expletive. Also, the natural iridescent inlay material that comes from a variety of mollusk shells.
An iridescent paper glazed to resemble mother-of-pearl.
the iridescent internal layer of abalone, mollusk, oyster and sea snail.
Mother-of-pearl diamond shaped rail sights are made of genuine cultivated pearl material.
the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
The look of pearl with the appearance of marbled yellow, blue and pink.
Iridescent white inlay composed of the highly polished pearly lining of certain seashells.
Hard, iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of certain mollusk shells.
Hard, iridescent substance that forms on the inside layer of a pearl-bearing mollusk.
A shiny, pearlescent material found on the inside of the shells of certain mollusks such as abalone, oysters and mussels. This shiny substance can be scraped off and used as inlay on jewelry and other items.
the lustrous interior lining of certain mollusks, frequently used for inlays, fret markers, and other decorative work; also "pearl".
The hard, pearly, iridescent substance forming the inner layer of certain mollusk shells. When cut and polished, it is often used for inlays.
The basic substance that is secreted by oysters and mollusks to form the inside of their shells. It is the same substance that also forms pearls.
The actual substance that lines the inside of the oyster or other mollusk.
Mother-of-pearl is the iridescent coating on the inside of oyster or abalone shells.
Mother-of-pearl is the iridescent coating on the inside of oyster shells. Mother-of-pearl is used for jewelry, buttons, and other uses.
The smooth, hard pearly lining on the interior of oyster and mollusc shells, famous for buttons and small decorative objects. It is the same substance as nacre which forms pearls.
The lustrous, iridescent lining of an oyster. Often used for buttons and other details to reflect polished style.
n. the pearly, iridescent internal layer of certain mollusk shells, used to make decorative objects
This receptive stone is lustrous and opalescent. It is the product of living creatures, the exterior skeleton of sea mollusks. Collect it in stream beds and ocean shores since commercial mother of pearl is obtained by killing the animal. It is related to the fifth element, the Akasha. In many parts of the world, seashells were once the medium of exchange.
Multi-colored shell of any fresh water mollusk, thinly sliced and used on watch dials.
A literal reference to the iridescent inner lining of a pearl oyster shell.
Iridescent milky interior shell of the freshwater mollusk that is sliced thin and used on watch dials. While most have a milky white luster, mother-of-pearl also comes in other colors such as silvery gray, gray blue, pink and salmon.
An iridescent white shell that offers natural beauty to fashion jewelry creations.
The hard, smooth, iridescent inner lining of the shell oysters, mussels, and other molluscs. Oxford Cloth A plain weave fabric of medium or heavy weight. The majority of oxfords are of combed yarns, and are given a silk-like lustre finish. It has a characteristic pebbly basket weave construction. Pinpoint A very tightly woven fabric with a very high thread count per inch, making the fabric very soft, a cross between poplin and oxford.
The cut and polished hard internal layer of certain shells used mainly for inlays.
The pearlescent material on the inside of mollusk shells like abalone, oysters, and mussels. This material can be scraped off, sliced thin, and used as inlay on a variety of jewelry, furniture, etc.
The iridescent coating on the inside of oyster shells. Mother-of-pearl is used for jewellery, buttons, among things.