what is mother of pearl

[tchase1000]

what is mother of pearl. Is it a diamond. And is it possible to have a mother of pearl face without the diamond.

thanks

[Rockrolex]

Mother of pearl is the shell part of the oyster. The thin layer of pearlized shell is used for watch faces. It's not necessary to use diamonds with a mother of pearl dial. But most watch designers consider the two materials to look good together.

[baseballduck]

I always thought Mother of Pear was abalone. Oh, yea back to studying!

Tyler

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by baseballduck

I always thought Mother of Pear was abalone. Oh, yea back to studying!

Tyler

Tyler, this is for you:

mother-of-pearl
Related: Minerals

(nā´ker) or nacre , the iridescent substance that forms the lining of the shells of some fresh-water and some salt-water mollusks. Like the pearl it is a secretion of the mantle, composed of alternate layers of calcium carbonate and conchiolin. Among the chief sources are the pearl oyster, found in warm and tropical seas, chiefly in Asia; freshwater pearl mussels, which live in many rivers of the United States, Europe, and Asia; and the abalone of California, Japan, and other Pacific regions.

Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2006.

So we are both right.

[maverick]

And all this time I thought it was the mother of some guy named pearl or father pearls' wife. maverick

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by maverick

And all this time I thought it was the mother of some guy named pearl or father pearls' wife. maverick

See, Dennis. You're never too old to learn something new.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by tchase1000

what is mother of pearl. Is it a diamond. And is it possible to have a mother of pearl face without the diamond.

thanks

I've met Pearl's mother....now I'd love to meet Pearl!!

[Uncle-AJ]

Originally Posted by tchase1000

what is mother of pearl. Is it a diamond. And is it possible to have a mother of pearl face without the diamond.

thanks

Here's a fine example of a Mother of Pearl (MOP) dial. I was looking for a good excuse to post it again.

[Uncle-AJ]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I've met Pearl's mother....now I'd love to meet Pearl!!

If you know anyone called Lulu, you know Pearl. Lulu is old Arabic for Pearl.

[TARDIS]

That's a great photo Uncle AJ.

It looks a fabulous model too.

Can you tell me what model # that is please? I am guessing it's a lady datejust?

Steve

BTW lovely to see R O L E X photo's again!!!

[No names.... no pack drill!]

[Uncle-AJ]

Originally Posted by TARDIS

That's a great photo Uncle AJ.

It looks a fabulous model too.

Can you tell me what model # that is please? I am guessing it's a lady datejust?

Steve

BTW lovely to see R O L E X photo's again!!!

[No names.... no pack drill!]

It's a 79163 but I think you have to stipulate you want the mop dial and oyster bracelet. Yes it's a ladies TT DJ, in fact my wife's.

[tchase1000]

what would be the cost for a brand new mens yellow gold stainless steel white mother of pearl dial and one that has diamonds added.

Thanks

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by tchase1000

what would be the cost for a brand new mens yellow gold stainless steel white mother of pearl dial and one that has diamonds added.

Thanks

More than most of these jokers could afford!!!

Originally Posted by tchase1000

what would be the cost for a brand new mens yellow gold stainless steel white mother of pearl dial and one that has diamonds added.

Thanks

I don't have a current pricelist with me, but a TT DJ runs CDN$6,500. I also know that a MOP Rolex dial adds an extra $1,500 to the price. Not sure about the ice, but I'm sure it's an extra few thousand. In Canadian dollars, you're prolly looking at over $11,000.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by tchase1000

what would be the cost for a brand new mens yellow gold stainless steel white mother of pearl dial and one that has diamonds added.

Thanks

Check out the e-bay listings for MOP Serti dial Rollies. They come in all flavors and price ranges.
http://attr-search.ebay.com/search/s...prclo=&saprchi=