This Pinctada shell mosaic presents iridescent dark shell as finely cut square tesserae, creating a polished field with strong tonal depth and shifting highlights. Completely handmade, this finely cut and shaped Pinctada shell is carefully set on mesh for ease of installation. Each shell tessera is 10mm, 15mm or 20mm square. Commissions have included walls, vanity unit doors and tabletops. Its uses are endless. Where the budget is restricted we recommend that our clients use shell for borders, dados (chair rails) or as accent tiles.

Pinctada Shell Mosaic | Material and Pattern

The existing product information describes the shell as handmade and set on mesh for ease of installation, with square tesserae available in 10 mm, 15 mm or 20 mm sizes. The darker shell colouring gives the grid more visual weight than white nacre, while natural iridescence introduces flashes that change with angle and light. The material has been commissioned for walls, vanity unit doors and tabletops.

Compare Nacre Mother of Pearl, Quadra freshwater shell and Scacchiera shell for related approaches to shell scale, pattern or material combination. The Shells & Mother of Pearl collection places this design within De Ferranti’s wider group of shell mosaics, inlays and veneered surfaces.

Specification, Samples and Layout

Choose tessera size according to viewing distance and the amount of pattern you want the grid to express. Smaller squares give a finer texture, while larger pieces reveal more of the individual shell markings. Samples should be assessed as a group rather than one tile at a time, particularly where dark tones need to coordinate with timber, metal or stone. Confirm grout, mesh alignment, edges and maintenance for the intended Pinctada shell mosaic application.

Project Guidance and Enquiries

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