mother-of-pearl
noun
moth·er-of-pearl
ˌmə-t͟hə-rə(v)-ˈpər(-ə)l 
: the hard pearly iridescent substance forming the inner layer of a mollusk shell
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Rolex Diamonds adorn both the bezel and the mother-of-pearl dial of the new 40mm Cosmograph Daytona in white gold; $70,100, at Rolex at Gearys, Beverly Hills and gearys.com.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024
Apart from the signature Leela mother-of-pearl accents seen throughout, recent additions to the property are the four Kovalam Palace suites.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
Meanwhile, Grande sported not one, but two gowns, walking the carpet in a mother-of-pearl dress by Loewe before performing a mini-concert during the gala in an ethereal Maison Margiela Artisanal costume.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Grande's strapless Loewe gown features a pleated shirt and mother-of-pearl bodice.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Just take Ariana Grande’s romantic gown by Loewe, which featured a mother-of-pearl bustier and a silk chiffon skirt—perfect for any bride hoping to channel the seemingly unstoppable drop waist wedding dress trend.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
According to a jeweler on site, one of the more technically challenging pieces to realize was the Iconic suite—pieces fashioned as a cluster of stars in sapphires, diamonds, platinum, yellow gold, and mother-of-pearl.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
Soccer moms will love this Kendra Scott soccer gold short pendant necklace in ivory mother-of-pearl.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024
Beauty lovers clearly can't get enough of ethereal aesthetics inspired by the fantastical, from mother-of-pearl manis to fairycore makeup.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024
Apart from the signature Leela mother-of-pearl accents seen throughout, recent additions to the property are the four Kovalam Palace suites.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
Meanwhile, Grande sported not one, but two gowns, walking the carpet in a mother-of-pearl dress by Loewe before performing a mini-concert during the gala in an ethereal Maison Margiela Artisanal costume.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Grande's strapless Loewe gown features a pleated shirt and mother-of-pearl bodice.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Just take Ariana Grande’s romantic gown by Loewe, which featured a mother-of-pearl bustier and a silk chiffon skirt—perfect for any bride hoping to channel the seemingly unstoppable drop waist wedding dress trend.
—Vogue, 7 May 2024
According to a jeweler on site, one of the more technically challenging pieces to realize was the Iconic suite—pieces fashioned as a cluster of stars in sapphires, diamonds, platinum, yellow gold, and mother-of-pearl.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
Soccer moms will love this Kendra Scott soccer gold short pendant necklace in ivory mother-of-pearl.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024
Beauty lovers clearly can't get enough of ethereal aesthetics inspired by the fantastical, from mother-of-pearl manis to fairycore makeup.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
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