Virgin of Vladimir Pendant, Mother of Pearl, chain included

Item No. 008868

Virgin of Vladimir Pendant, Mother of Pearl, approx. 1", includes 18" silver-tone chain.

An icon of the Vladimir Mother of God is painted on a quality mother-of-pearl cabochon in a silver-plated setting to create an iridescent effect.

What is "Mother of Pearl"? Nacre, also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it also makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.