Virtually all Mother of Pearl available today is bleached to mimic the color of higher quality gems. Gemisphere’s rare, opalescent, pearly-white Mother of Pearl is never bleached. Its natural shimmer allows the gems’ energy to enter the aura quickly and work deeply. Therapeutic Quality Mother of Pearl Mother of Pearl’s shimmering, reflective quality helps its energy quickly enter the aura. The more opalescence Mother of Pearl possesses, the more deeply it can work—be it physically, emotionally, or mentally—and the more clearly you will receive its benefits.