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Abalone Cabochon Natural 8x10mm

$844 $1299

SKU: 34AB558-C

This 8x10mm abalone cabochon is cut from genuine abalone or paua shell, showing the material's naturally layered, iridescent surface in an oval cab shape sized just right for pendants and earrings.

The coloring falls in the browns, tans, and golds family — warm, earthy tones with the subtle iridescence that shell carries naturally, shifting slightly depending on the light.

Specifications

  • Size: 10mm
  • Color: Abalone Cabochon Natural
  • Material: Abalone or Paua Shell

What to make with them

Wire wrap it as a focal pendant, set it into a bezel finding for a quick earring drop, or press it into resin for mixed-media work. The 8x10mm oval is also a comfortable fit for ring blanks and small brooch settings.

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.

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Description

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 glue-on cabochons are dyed and coated in a protective lacquer that also enhances the sheen of the cabochon. The color and pattern of each Abalone is totally unique and will vary between piece to piece.
Cabochons are usually a highly polished, convex shaped, un-faceted gem with a flat back for mounting. On occasion, some cabochons may have flat faces or may have their top surface faceted. Cabochons can be utilized in a number of different ways. You can secure them with a seed bead stitched bezel, wrap them with wire, set them into PMC designs, or glue them onto flat surfaces such as bolo slides. Cabochons can be made from gemstones, glass, and shell. Please note: Cabochons are not beads, and do not have holes!

Additional Details

  • MaterialAbalone or Paua Shell
  • Color FamilyBrowns, Tans, and Golds
  • Size10mm

Color story

Pairs beautifully with:

BluesGreensCrystal

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