Abalone, Shell, Drop, One 12x8mm Strand

Abalone, Shell, Drop, One 12x8mm Strand

This price is for one strand 15 inches long

12x8mm strands have about 25 pieces

Abalone is a mollusk and part of a family that includes clams, mussels, sea slugs and octopuses. The abalone shell is thickened with layers of nacre (mother-of-pearl) - iridescent layers of plates of a mineral called aragonite. Abalone lives along the coastal waters of almost every major continent and there are more than 130 types of abalone shell.

 Abalone shell beads are called “sea opal beads” for their stunning, iridescent colors like the beautiful "flash" of precious opals. It can also have a dichroic appearance. Abalone beads are a gorgeous, iridescent rainbow of electric blues, greens, grays, and pinks.

There is no difference from Paua shell and Abalone. Most of the world calls it Abalone, but New Zealand and Australia call it Paua. Abalone is derived from the Spanish word "Abulón" and Paua from the New Zealand Maori word "Paua."

 Assembled abalone beads are beads created from the nacre, or inner layer, of abalone shells, which are often combined with other materials like resin for added durability or to create specific shapes.

Made in China.