Genuine Mother-of-Pearl comes not from the pearl itself, but from the pearly internal layer of the oyster shell. The blades are stamped from Tru-Sharp® surgical stainless steel and feature nickel silver pins and liners. Then the Mother-of-Pearl is pinned (never glued) onto the handles. It takes patience and the steady hand of a confident artisan to craft delicate Mother-of-Pearl into a knife handle, but we think you'll agree it's worth the effort.As with all natural material color may vary. Made in the USA.