capiz shell mother of pearl
Semi-precious stone · Philippines
Small pieces of mother of pearl, overlapping like scales, build the mosaic pattern of capiz shell mother of pearl. The slab in the photo stays an even creamy white and looks its best where it is seen up close: an accent wall or a headboard.
It is also known as MOP Capiz Shell.
- TypeSemi-precious stone
- ColorWhite
- OriginPhilippines
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
The scale mosaic of Capiz Shell Mother of Pearl
The mosaic of this slab is built from small, rounded pieces, overlapping like scales. Everything sits between the creamy white of the background and a pearly white, with low contrast that keeps the whole surface almost one tone; within the slab, the pattern repeats evenly. Each panel is assembled by hand, so every slab is different: yours is chosen from photos, among the ones available.
- BackgroundCreamy white
- PatternMosaic
- ContrastLow
- Variation within the slabUniform
- LightMay let some light through in the lighter areas
What is capiz shell mother of pearl used for?
- WallsAccent walls and headboards: the mosaic is seen up close
- TablesTables; nothing hot ever goes directly on the resin
- BathroomsSinks; outside the shower, where water does not hit them directly
- KitchenNot next to the stove: heat damages the resin
- Interior floorsNo: foot traffic scratches the resin, and mother of pearl is soft
- OutdoorsNever: strong sun degrades the resin
- ScratchesMedium
- StainsMedium
- HeatLow
A large wall is not covered by a single slab: these panels are smaller than a marble slab, and several are joined until they cover the space.
Capiz Shell Mother of Pearl, polished or backlit
The panel is ordered in two finishes: polished or backlit.
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Polished
It gives the surface an even sheen over the creamy white scales.
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Backlit
This slab can let some light through; the effect with a light source behind it is confirmed on the real slab.
Technical specifications
| Type | Semi-precious stone |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Hardness | 3.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | As a mosaic |
| Light | Can let some light through in the lighter areas |
| Common finishes | Polished, backlit |
| Works best in | Walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How much does a capiz shell mother of pearl panel cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Capiz Shell Mother of Pearl at home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions about the Capiz Shell Mother of Pearl panel
Why is it also called MOP Capiz Shell?
It is the same material with two names: MOP Capiz Shell is another way to write capiz shell mother of pearl. MOP is short for mother of pearl. Both names order the same slab.
Is the slab a single stone?
No. It is assembled by hand from pieces of natural mother of pearl bonded with resin onto a backing: the pattern is always a mosaic of pieces, never one continuous vein. Before you buy, we send you photos of the slabs available for your order.
Can you put light behind mother of pearl?
It can: backlighting is one of the finishes of this panel, with the light source mounted behind the slab. This cream white mother of pearl may let some light through, but you only see how much in the real slab.
How is it different from freshwater shell mother of pearl?
In its photo, freshwater shell mother of pearl comes close to an almost uniform pearly white, with very small pieces. In the Capiz photo, the pieces are small and rounded and overlap like scales over a creamy white base.
How do you clean a mother-of-pearl wall or table?
For daily care, a soft cloth dampened with water does the whole job. Avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents: the resin and the soft mother of pearl do not tolerate them. On a table, nothing hot goes directly on the surface: use trivets.