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ABALAM® & Fine Shell Inlay Supplies | Duke of Pearl
Since 1967, we’ve been the world’s top source for premium mother-of-pearl (MOP) and abalone shell materials. As a result, luthiers, sign makers, furniture builders, marquetry artists, jewelers, and many other craftspeople rely on us for top-quality inlays and shell products. In fact, we co-invented the famous laminated shell material known as ABALAM® — often copied but never surpassed!
Moreover, Duke of Pearl, LLC (DOP) shares its space with Aulson Inlay, LLC. Her Worshipful Pearlkeep Lady Ellen Aulson manages both companies, with Vice Chancellor of Inlay Lex Bryant at her side. Additionally, Her Grace co-owns Aulson Inlay, which creates fully customized, high-quality CNC artwork, prototypes, one-offs, small runs, and unique materials. Consequently, many clients appreciate this “one-stop shop” for all their shell inlay needs.
On the following pages, you’ll discover hundreds of precisely made products from eighteen species of nacreous shells. Our 40 craftsmen process over 80 metric tons of shell every year! For example, you can explore 5.5″ x 9.5″ veneers, multi-layer laminated shell sheets (ABALAM® or ABLAM), traditional flat pearl and abalone blanks, shell dots and rounds, straight and curved shell strips, crushed shell flakes (or “brocade”), unprocessed raw shell, and a few other treasures. Read more >