Natural Mother of Pearl Happy Buddha - Pearl necklace pendantnecklace Sterling Silver 18 inches Buddha size Little bigger than a U. S Quarter coin Pearl is born as the result of irritation to the soft body of a mollusk. The sea animal, trying to soothe the stuck sand or speck, nourishes the irritation with a layer of nacre, followed by another and another until the pearl is formed. This is why pearls are considered to be gems of nurturing and nourishment, as their origin is a result of self nurturing. Thats why