Mother-of-pearl is the hard, silvery, internal layer of several kinds of shells, especially oysters, the large varieties of which in the Indian Seas secrete this coat of sufficient thickness to ...

Sometimes, the best way to include mother of pearl decor into your home is through the smallest details, like napkin rings. This style (which comes in a set of four), won't overwhelm your space.

First Nations people started trading 'trepang', or sea cucumber, in the 1700s, and now these tiny marine animals may help restore rapidly declining seagrass meadows, which are vital for carbon capture ...

See how coastal-inspired design elements are bringing a fresh, airy feel to New York homes with light tones and natural ...

Discover the art of creating beautiful jewelry, pendants, and wind spinners from wire in this short and engaging tutorial.

The vibration produced by the conch shell is said to stimulate the vagus nerve, which governs vital body functions like digestion and heart rate and even stress levels.

Cate Blanchett wears an ornate shell and pearl Dilara Findikoglu top to the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London.

Biomineralization is the process by which living organisms produce minerals. Biomineralization processes often lead to the hardening or stiffening of the mineralized materials. This includes the ...