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Shell Beads and Pearls Native Americans along Coastal areas and the Mississippi River Basin were the first to collect and use American freshwater mussel pearls and shells. Pearl pendants and earrings were worn by both sexes, and both pearls and shell were used for decorative purposes on articles of clothing. Spiny oyster shell beads in several other colors are also favorites aqnd can be seen in many traditional Native American Jewelry pieces. Blacklip shells, also known as pearl oysters, have greyish green with white or yellowish radial rows of scales. Internally, the blacklip shell is very pearly with a pale blue or violet cast and reddish to black markings, you will enjoy using the beads and pendants made of this shell. Abalone shells have a thick inner layer of the shell that is composed of nacre or mother-of-pearl, which in many species is highly iridescent and occurs in a wide range of beautiful colors. These shells are often used by Mexican Silver Craftsmen. A freshwater pearl is formed in the same manner as a saltwater pearl, whether natural or cultured. The term freshwater refers to where the pearl is formed, not how. The distinction between saltwater and freshwater is not as important in assessing pearls' desirability and durability as whether the pearls are natural or cultured.
Red Spiny Oyster Shell Chip Beads	Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Oval Beads	Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Heishi Beads
Click picture for a close up These are fabulous red spiny oyster beads. They are cut in an elongated chip style. They are graduated on the extra long strand. These are all natural and have not been dyed. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Sold on 22" strands. Size: 6-22mm $42.00 Quantity:	These are fabulous orange spiny oyster beads cut and polished into elongated ovals. These are top quality beads with a very nice polish. These are all natural and have not been dyed so the colors range from dark shades of orange and peach to light pink. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. The shells are 16-18mm long and 8-10mm wide. They are 6mm thick. Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C. Size: 16-18 x 8-10mm $38.00 Quantity:	These are fabulous orange spiny oyster beads cut in a Heishi style. These are top quality beads with a very nice polish and even size. They are a deep and natural shades of orange and peach. These are all natural and have not been dyed. They are cut in an disk or Heishi style. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. We are so happy to have them in stock in two sizes 7mm and 9-10mm in diameter. The shells are 1-3mm thick. Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C, D, E. Sizes: Quantity:
Spiny Oyster Shell Chips	Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Rondelle Beads	Red Spiny Oyster Shell Ovals Beads
Beautiful spiny oyster beads in a chip style. These beads are an orange-red color and have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B. Size: 5-12mm $18.00 for 16" Sold out	These are fabulous orange spiny oyster beads cut and polished into rondelles. These are top quality beads with a very nice polish. These are all natural and have not been dyed so the colors range from shades of orange and peach to white. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. The shells are 6mm in diameter and are 4mm thick. Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C. Size: 6mm $40.00 Sold out	These are fabulous orange spiny oyster beads cut and polished into elongated ovals. These are top quality beads with a very nice polish. These are all natural and have not been dyed so the colors range from dark shades of orange and peach to light pink. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. The shells are 10-12mm long and 5mm wide. They are 4mm thick. Sold on 16" strands. See view A, B, C. Size: 10-12 x 5mm $36.00 Quantity:
Spiny Oyster Shell Heishi	White Coin Pearls	Biwa Pearl Rectangles
These are fabulous orange/red spiny oyster beads. They are cut in an disk or heishi style. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. These are graduated. Sizes: Sold out	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 Quantity:	These are Biwa style freshwater pearls. Beautiful creamy white color, grade A-. Size: 18 x 8mm $20.00 a strand Quantity:
Purple Peacock Blister Pearls	Purple Peacock Freshwater Pearls	White Pearl Squares
These are Baroque Peacock BLISTER Pearls with tails. These gorgeous blister pearl beads are perfect for many different types of jewelry making! The finish is highly luminescent and a rich silvery purple color! See view A, B, C. Sold on 16" strands. Size: 7-9mm $14.00 a strand Quantity:	These are oval lavender Peacock Pearls with a silvery finish. These pearl beads are perfect for many different types of jewelry making! The finish is highly luminescent and a rich silvery purple color! See view A, B. Sold on 16" strands. Size: 6-7mm $8.00 a strandSold out	These are champagne freshwater pearls in a rare square shape. They are a creamy off-white color with an iridescent finish. The textured surface brilliantly catches the iridescent luster of each bead. See view A, B, C. Size: 11mm $20.00 a strand Quantity:
White Mother of Pearl Diamonds	Abalone Rectangles	Paua Abalone Ovals
These shell beads are cut from mother of pearl shells. The diamond shapes add great interest. Sold on 16" strands. See View A, B. Size: 15mm $10.00 a strand Quantity: (Only1 Left)	These are colorful abalone beads in a rectangular shape. The base color is a combination of tan and silvery gray 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 Quantity:	Fabulous paua abalone shell beads in a double-sided oval shape. These are highly polished ovals that are smooth on both sides, with holes drilled end to end. They have wonderful iridescent colors . Combine these with pearls, mother of pearl, or silver for dazzling results. They are worth it! See view A, B, C. Size: 14 x 10mm $28.00 strand Quantity:
Conus Shell Heishi	Golden Mother of Pearl Heishi	Golden Mother of Pearl -Chunks
These beautiful beads are Conus shell heishi beads. Heishi beads are small cut pieces of natural shell that have been ground to a smooth, rounded shape. These are nice quality heishi bead strands that have a uniform consistency and feel silky smooth. Sold on 24" strands. Sizes: Quantity:	Golden MOP in large heishi beads. Very nicely drilled and polished beads, the edges are pink and white. The beads are very even and well matched. These iridescent beads come from the hard internal layers of oyster shells. Size: 9mm $8.00 a strand Quantity:	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 gray and pink, and the other sides are a creamy golden color. Vintage Size: 7-10mm $15.00 10.00 a strand Quantity:
Mother of Pearl Ovals- White	Mother of Pearl - white rounds	Mother of Pearl Coins
Strands of natural MOP beads in an oval or rice shape. They are bleached to a lighter white color. Sold on 16" strands. Size: 12 x 5mm $7.00 a strand Quantity:	Mop rounds that are bleached to a gleaming pure white color. They are so feminine and elegant, they look wonderful on all skin tones. Sold on 16" strands. Sizes: Quantity:	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. Sold on 16" strands. Size: 12mm $10.00 a strand Quantity:
Pink Octagon Shell Bead	Fresh Water Rice Pearls	Mother of Pearl - natural rounds
These large pink beauties are gorgeous! The geometric pattern flows evenly around the width of the bead. Made of a pink shell around a wood base. Smooth and shiny! You'll definitely have fun with these. See view A, B. Circa 1970's. Sizes: Quantity:	These are freshwater rice pearls, so named because the pearls look like grains of rice. Nice white color and luster. See another view- Vintage 1970's Size: 4 x 7mm $5.00 a strand Quantity:	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. Sold on 16" strands. Sizes: Quantity:
Mother of Pearl Octagons	Brown Mother of Pearl Flat Rounds	Black or Dark Gray Mother of Pearl Ovals
Fabulous mother of pearl shell pieces cut into octagons. There are splashes of tans and pinks on a white background. They are highly polished on both sides. They are perfect for neckaces, bracelets and belts - avail in med and large sizes. Sold on 16" strands. Sizes: Quantity:	These shell beads are sort of round but really cut in a free form shape. They are dyed a nice even brown color with natural variations showing through. See view A, B, C. There are 18 beads per strand. Average Size: 20mm $7.00 a strand Quantity:	These shell beads are from natural black or dark gray mother of pearl. They are a dark silvery gray cut and polished into freeform ovals.Sold on 16" strands. View A, B, C. From the 1960's and labeled Made in Korea. Size: 15 x 9mm (average) $8.00 a strand Quantity:
Black or Dark Gray Mother of Pearl Rectangles	Black Mother of Pearl Diamonds	Shell Stars
These shell beads are from natural black or dark gray mother of pearl. They vary from light silver to dark gray and, a rainbow of colors glistens on each bead. They are a rectangular shape with rounded edges.Sold on 16" strands. View A, B, C. Size: 14x10mm $10.00 a strand Quantity:	These shell beads are from natural black or gray mother of pearl. The diamonds vary from light silver to dark gray with a rainbow of colors glistening on each bead. Sold on 16" strands. See entire strand. Size: 15mm $10.00 a strand Sold out	These handmade composite beads are made of brown penshell on the top and bottom and white mosaic shell in the middle. Looks a little like an oreo. Very unique vintage beads. Size: 22mm $2.00 each (limited #) Quantity:
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