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Read more62AB558-F2: Abalone Smooth Rectangle 8x12mm 1STRD is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
These smooth rectangle abalone or paua shell beads measure 8x12mm and come as a single strand — natural iridescence built right into the material, no finish required.
The surface shifts through the greens, blues, and purples inherent to abalone and paua shell, with that signature organic shimmer that changes as the light moves.
String them as a focal strand in a boho necklace where the rectangles lay flat and catch the light, or wire-wrap individual beads into statement earrings that show off the full face of the shell.
Natural materials vary in color, pattern, and size. The beads you receive may differ slightly from the product photos — this is a characteristic of natural materials, not a defect.
Pickup available at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Abalone AKA Paua Shell is one of the ocean's most radiant gems. Paua is a particularly stunning species of Abalone (Haliotis iris) found along the coast of New Zealand. Abalone shells are dark and dull on the outer surface, but the inside nacre displays a miraculous play of light and color. The hypnotically undulating colors within the shell exhibit an iridescent shimmer comparable to opal. These Abalone shell beads are coated in a protective lacquer that also enhances the sheen of the bead. The color and pattern of each Abalone is totally unique and will vary between bead to bead.
62AB558-F2: Abalone Smooth Rectangle 8x12mm 1STRD is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.