Ask the Experts Mother-of-Pearl Q&A

I have a mother of pearl disc set in a sterling rim. The disc has become warped. How can I flatten it out without cracking the mother of pearl?

- Marie

Mother-of-pearl shell is fairly resilient and durable, but it cannot be bent into a different shape without breaking. Consider removing, replacing or reshaping the sterling silver rim so it fits the mother-of-pearl.

- Michelle Wood, Jewelry-Making Expert