Oyster layer (5)

I believe the answer is:

nacre

(Other definitions for nacre that I've seen before include "Mother-of-pearl - crane (anag)" , "Mother-of-pearl from shellfish" , "valuable material" , "inside of shell" , "Mother of pearl" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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