A Mabe pearl is truly unique, it is an organic gem type and is a half spherical pearl which has grown on the inside shell of the oyster instead of the round pearl that grows in the body of the oyster this gives the pearl a flat side, which is perfect for setting into rings, earrings and bracelets. Mabe pearls can be found in a range of beautiful colours from light pink to darker blue shades. The unique nacre of a mabe pearl allows for hues that are stunning and rainbow like. The colour of mabe pearls is breathtaking and it is this colour that brings the value to the mabe pearls.

The mabe pearl first saw popularity at the end of the 19th century there are many Victorian pieces of jewellery that include mabe pearls in the design. During the Renaissance period Pearls were regarded so highly that some countries passed laws allowing only the nobility to wear them.

Pearls have been long recognized as a definitive sign of wealth and many Hollywood stars fanatical about Pearls include Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly.