Pinctada Maxima mother of pearl
Semi-precious stone · Italy
A mosaic of angular white nacre pieces with a soft iridescent sheen forms the slab in the Pinctada Maxima mother of pearl photo. It is a handmade semi-precious panel for interior features: accent walls, headboards and bar fronts.
It is also known as MOP Pinctada Maxima.
- TypeSemi-precious stone
- ColorWhite
- OriginItaly
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
The pattern of Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl
Angular pieces of white nacre form the mosaic in the photo, with pearl grays and touches of cream over the pearly white background. The iridescence is subtle and the contrast is low, so the whole surface looks luminous. Within the slab the pattern barely changes, and the sheen of the pieces comes from the polish.
- BackgroundPearly white
- PatternMosaic
- ContrastLow
- Variation within the slabUniform
Where does Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl work?
- WallsIts best setting: accents, headboards and bar fronts
- TablesCoffee or dining tables, with trivets
- BathroomsVanity tops or bathroom walls, always away from the shower
- KitchenNever as a countertop: the resin cannot take direct heat
- Interior floorsNot on floors: nacre is soft and the resin scratches
- OutdoorsNot outdoors: the resin cannot take strong sun
- ScratchesMedium
- StainsMedium
- HeatLow
A wide headboard takes several nacre slabs joined together: they are smaller than a marble slab.
The finish of Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl
This slab is shown polished, and that is its finish: nacre is not translucent.
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Polished
The sheen in the photo comes from the polish on the mosaic.
Technical specifications
| Type | Semi-precious stone |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Origin | Italy |
| Hardness | 3.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | As a mosaic |
| Common finishes | Polished |
| Works best in | Walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How much does Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl 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
Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl at home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions about Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl
What is MOP Pinctada Maxima?
MOP stands for mother of pearl, which is nacre: both names refer to the same slab. Pinctada Maxima mother of pearl is the full name of this semi-precious stone.
Is a mother of pearl slab a single stone?
No. The slab is assembled by hand: the natural nacre is set in pieces that resin bonds onto a backing. The pattern comes from the pieces, not from veins. Since each slab is assembled by hand, no two are alike.
Can Pinctada Maxima Mother of Pearl be backlit?
No. Nacre is not translucent: light does not pass through the slab, and what you see is the sheen of the polish with the pieces' subtle iridescence. Translucent stones, like agate or amethyst, are the ones you backlight; in its photo, Crystal Agate is a mosaic of crystal-like slices.
How do you clean a mother of pearl slab?
A soft cloth with water is enough for daily care. Nacre is a soft stone, so avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents. On a table, put trivets under anything hot to protect the resin.
How does a mother of pearl slab reach my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.