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Mother of Pearl Cremation Urns

Cremation urns featuring Mother of Pearl are shimmering works of art and make for a unique, yet beautiful memorial for lost loved ones. At Urn Garden, our collection of Mother of Pearl urns includes a variety of styles and sizes, from vibrant emerald green keepsake urns to urn boxes that can store the ashes of an adult human. 

If you have any questions regarding this collection or can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us or give us a call at 1-417-862-8345

Urn Garden's Celtic Shamrock cremation urn safely stores the ashes of an adult loved one and is quite special for several reasons. We chose emerald green for this Urn Garden exclusive, as it is one of the most restful colors to commemorate your loved one with green symbolizing nature and r..
$165.00
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Celtic cross jewelry for ashes is crafted in the traditional Christian Celtic design using the medieval cross often found on Irish and French heritage crests. Circle shaped pendant represents the circle of life. Stainless steel and iridescent abalone shell add a little shimmer combined with the..
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Gorgeous jewel tone deep purple urn trimmed in gold and luminous mother of pearl. Solid brass, this urn is heavy duty and will safely contain the ashes of an adult. Dimensions: approx. 10″ H x 6.5″ W Secure threaded lid, loads from the top Capacity: Adult size. 200 cubic inch vo..
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Gorgeous jewel tone royal blue urn trimmed in gold and luminous mother of pearl. Solid brass, this urn is heavy duty and will safely contain the ashes of an adult. This urn engraves beautifully and comes through gold against the navy blue background. Suitable for male or female. Low profile design w..
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Gorgeous turquoise blue urn trimmed in gold with luminous chips of inlaid mother of pearl. Solid brass, matte chalk paint style finish, this urn is heavy duty and will safely contain the ashes of an adult. Dimensions: approx. 10″ H x 6.5″ W Secure threaded lid,loads from the ..
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This butterfly cremation urn will hold the ashes of an adult. Traditional vase shaped design in a gorgeous shade of deep plum with super high gloss lacquer. The vase is inlayed with mother of pearl butterflies that glow against the dark background. Very decorative, suitable for home display or buria..
$175.00
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Gorgeous pale pink urn trimmed in gold with luminous chips of mother of pearl. Solid brass, matte pink chalk paint type finish, this urn is heavy duty and will safely contain the ashes of an adult.Dimensions: approx. 10″ H x 6.5″ W Secure threaded lid,loads from the top Capacity: Adult s..
$185.00
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Gorgeous jewel tone royal blue urn, engraved with angel and infinity symbol. Gold trim with luminous mother of pearl inlay. Solid brass, this urn is heavy duty and will safely contain the ashes of an adult. Dimensions: approx. 10″ H x 6.5″ W Secure threaded lid, loads from the top Ca..
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Beautiful deep black lacquer finish with mother of pearl inlay musical note that glows against the dark enamel. Perfect way to honor the music lover. Adult Size Measures 10" H x 7" W Opens from the top, threaded lid This is a handcrafted item and variations can occur..
$185.00
Gorgeous gold trimmed coral color adult cremation urn.  Accented with luminous chips of inlaid mother of pearl. Solid brass, creamy matte orange chalk paint style finish, this urn is heavy duty and will safely contain the ashes of an adult. Dimensions: approx. 10″ H x 6.5″ W ..
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Midnight blue cremation urn with an anchor made from mother of pearl. The anchor has always been a symbol of safety and strength, and of course, the U.S. Navy. The phrase "anchors aweigh" means that the anchors are clear of the sea bottom and, therefore, the ship is officially under way..Traditi..
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Urn Garden's Celtic Shamrock cremation urn safely stores the ashes of an adult loved one and is quite special for several reasons. We chose a deep shade of royal purple for this Urn Garden exclusive that reminds us of Irish wildflowers.Additionally, people with February birthdays ..
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About Mother of Pearl Cremation Urns

Urn Styles

Mother of pearl is not only resilient but durable and lustrous. Many of the funeral urns that utilize this material use thin layers of the shell as inlay to create beautiful, nature-themed designs featuring hummingbirds, fish, trees, and flowers. Usually, a dark glossy lacquer is used to showcase the shimmering shell. Other designs feature small square chips of Mother of Pearl on highly polished golden brass and sparkling silver all topped with a layer of clear coat to create a smooth, protective finish. 

What is Mother of Pearl?

One of the more popular yet delicate-looking styles of cremation urns available are those made with mother of pearl. Also commonly known as nacre, Mother of Pearl is an organic material found on the outer coating of pearls, as well as the inner layer of pearl oysters and freshwater pearl mussel shells.

Mother of pearls are made from mollusks, specifically abalones and oysters, which secrete a calcium carbonate, a harder mineral compared to others. 

Mother of Pearl: Properties and Characteristics

Mother of pearl is typically very glossy or shiny white, but can have a gray or iridescent tint. Its resilience comes from its layered structure, which is flexible and resistant to fractures. It is quite soft in comparison to most metals and gemstones. While this makes the nacre easy to work with, it is more prone to scratches. 

Its aragonite crystals have different ranges of thickness that are very close to the wavelengths of visible light. As a result, some of the light goes through the layers while some are reflected. What makes nacre unique is the small irregularities found on each piece.

Mother of Pearl also has New Age and traditional healing properties. Some say it is used to attract prosperity, while others feel it heightens intuition, imagination and psychic sensitivity. 

Where is Mother of Pearl Used?

Today, Mother of Pearl can be found in a variety of decorative items including architecture, musical instruments, fashion, jewelry, cremation urns and more. When used for architectural purposes, nacre is oftentimes artificially tinted to a different color. It can be cut into shapes and mounted to fiberglass, marble bases or ceramic tiles. It's also used to create mosaics that, when polished, have a durable yet glossy finish. 

In the fashion world, mother of pearl is used in buttons, decorative watches and other kinds of jewelry. Interestingly, a nacre inlay is commonly used in music keys and other motifs on various musical instruments, such as accordion and concertina cases, guitar fingerboards and violin and cello bows.