Mother of Pearl Sideboard

In the remote shores of Northern Australia, the most treasured of the Mother of Pearl oysters thrive. These warm, crystal clear turquoise waters nurture and grow the sought-after White South Sea Pearls. The lustrous pearly white colour of the shells reflects the pristine natural environment in which they are formed. When the layers of pure white nacre catch the light, the pearlescent qualities of this oyster allow the eye to see subtle pinks amongst the shells' strong natural lustre.

The Pinctada maxima oyster is the largest and rarest of all the pearl oysters. The shells are either harvested from the wild under strict regulations or bred in a hatchery before being taken to the pearl farms. Most shells will have produced two or three pearls in their lifetime before they are harvested. This product has a strong story of sustainability - a valuable by-product of the pearling industry with no risk of over harvesting and exploitation.