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Abalone Tear Drop 10x12mm
$2910
$4850
Unit price
SKU: 45AB558
45AB558: Abalone Tear Drop 10x12mm 15-16" String is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Cut from real abalone or paua shell, these 10x12mm tear drop beads come on a 15–16" strand and bring genuine iridescent shell into your work — no imitation finish required.
Abalone and paua shell carry their own built-in play of color, shifting through greens, blues, and purples depending on the light and the angle.
Specifications
- Size: 10x12mm
- Color: Abalone Tear 15-16" String
- Material: Abalone or Paua Shell
- Quantity: 15-16" Strand
What to make with them
The tear drop shape is a natural for earrings and pendants where the pointed tip can hang freely and show off the shell's full iridescence; strung end-to-end along the strand, they also make a striking single-strand necklace that needs little else to finish it.
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 currently unavailable at 8535 Commerce Place Drive NE Ste A
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 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.
Additional Details
- MaterialAbalone or Paua Shell
- Size10x12mm
45AB558: Abalone Tear Drop 10x12mm 15-16" String is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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