This beaded mother of pearl necklace measures approximately 23.75 inches long. It is made of a variety of mother of pearl beads and pewter castings with a mother of pearl pendant. The fancy mother of pearl drop pendant measures approximately 2 inches long. Since mother of pearl comes from the ocean, some believe that it carries the power of that ocean. A nurturing stone, mother of pearl is said to relieve stress, calm the nerves, sooth the soul, and relax the body. It is thought to bring harmony to relationships, improve intuition, protect from negative energy, and even bring prosperity. The fresh water pearl is usually given for the first wedding anniversary, but some sources say that mother of pearl can also be given as a celebration of the first year of marriage. Mother of pearl is associated with the Zodiac signs of Gemini and Cancer.