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Spiny Oyster Shell beads Spiny Oyster Shell Heishe Paua Abalone Coins

red spiny oyster shell beads
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These are fabulous red spiny oyster beads. They are cut in an elongated chip style. They are graduated on the extra long strand and are flat an even. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Recently a new find of the shells was made, and we are so happy to have them in stock.

Size: 8-22mm

$42.00 for 22" strand

Red Spiny Oyster Heishe
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These are fabulous red spiny oyster beads. They are cut in an disk or heishe style. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Recently a new find of the shells was made, and we are so happy to have them in stock.

Size: 8mm

$42.00 for 18" strand

round paua abelone beads

 

 

These very smooth Paua Abalone disks are from New Zealand.  The Paua abalone shells have a lots of greens and blues in them.  They are double-sided, drilled through the sides and  laminated for shine and durability.  We also have matching Paua Pendants available.   Gorgeous !

Size: 15mm

$30.00 strand

Paua Abalone Ovals - Large Abalone Rectangles Gray Mother of Pearl Rectangles

Same paua abalone in a double-sided larger oval. Combine these with pearls, mother of pearl, or silver for dazzling results. They are worth it!

Size: 13 x 18mm

$30.00 strand

abalone rectangle beads

 

These are colorful abalone beads in a rectangular shape. The base color is a combination of tan and silvery grey with some of the typical blue-green abalone patterns and even some orange streaks. The beads are polished to a smooth finish on both sides. Sold on 16" strands.

Size: 14x9mm

$30.00 strand

gray MOP ovals

These shell beads are from natural gray mother of pearl. They vary from light silver to dark gray and, a rainbow of colors glistens on each bead.

Size: 14x10mm

$12.00 a strand

Mother of Pearl - natural rounds Mother of Pearl Nuggets Golden Mother of Pearl -Chunks

mother of pearl beads

Mop rounds in a antique white color. These iridescent beads come from the hard internal layers of oyster shells. combine them with gold beads for a classic and elegant look.

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mop shell nugget beads

These lovely mother of pearl nuggets have been polished and tumbled. They have swirls of creamy white and gold with thin streaks of pink. The picture doesn't do them justice, they are really fabulous.

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mop lipshell beads

Golden lip Mother-of-Pearl is named so because it comes from the edge, or lip, of the shell. They are a squarish shape with rounded edges. One side is white with specks of grey and pink, and the other sides are a creamy golden color. Vintage

Size: 7-10mm

$15.00 10.00 a strand

Black Mother of Pearl Heishe Golden Mother of Pearl Heishe Mother of Pearl Ovals

mop black heishe

Black Mother of Pearl large heishi beads. Very nicely drilled and polished . The edges are pink and white.

Size: 9mm  

 

$10.00 a strand

mop golden heishe

Golden MOP in large heishe beads. Very nicely drilled and polished beads, the edges are pink and white. These iridescent beads come from the hard internal layers of oyster shells.

Size: 9mm

$10.00 a strand

mother of pearl ovals

Strands of natural MOP beads in an oval or rice shape. These iridescent beads come from the hard internal layers of oyster shells.

Size: 12 x 5mm

 

$10.00 a strand

Mother of Pearl Ovals- White Mother of Pearl - white rounds Mother of Pearl Coins

mother of pearl beads

Strands of natural MOP beads in an oval or rice shape. They are bleached to a lighter white color.

Size: 12 x 5mm

Over 1/2 off

$10.00 4.00 a strand

mop white rounds


Mop rounds that are bleached to a gleaming pure white color. They are so feminine and elegant, they look wonderful on all skin tones.

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These white mother of pearl coins have a few splashes of tans and pinks on a white background. They are highly polished on both sides.

Size: 12mm

$10.00 a strand

Mother of Pearl Octagons Mosaic shell chips Cameo Shell sticks - vintage

Fabulous mother of pearl cut into octagons with a few splashes of tans and pinks on a white background. They are highly polished on both sides. They are perfect for belts - avail in med and large sizes.

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mosaic shell beads

 

 

These beads are cut from mosaic shell also known as Luana shell. They are a pretty soft coral color and white.

Size: 8-12mm

$6.00 a strand

cameo shell beads

 

These beads were cut in Italy from Cameo Shells. These shells have been used for carving shell cameos for hundreds of years. They have beautiful soft coral colors, hence also known as Cameo Coral.

Size: 10-12mm

$15.00 a strand

White Coin Pearls Peacock Pearls Biwa Pearl Rectangles

white coin pearls

These are off-white coin pearls, close to white but a little creamier color. High luster finish with no pits and a perfect coin shape. Grade AB

Size: 11-12mm

$32.00 a strand

peacock pearls

These are georgous freshwater pearls in a color described as peacock which id dark silvery gray with purples and greens. Grade B.

Size: 8mm

$18.00 a strand

Biwa white pearls

These are Biwa style freshwater pearls. Beautiful creamy white color, grade A-.

Size: 18 x 8mm

$20.00 a strand

Cebu Beauty Shells    

cebu beauty shells

Cebu beauty shells are naturally this lovely purple and white color. These cute curly slices make great additions to your jewelry and are one of our most popular shells. 16" strands

Size: 7mm

$8.00 a strand

   
 

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