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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. 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.
Spiny Oyster Shell beads-Red	Spiny Oyster Shell beads-Purple	Spiny Oyster Shell Heishe
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 beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Recently a new find of the shells was made, and we are so happy to have them in stock. Size: 6-22mm $42.00 for 22" strand Quantity:	Click picture for a close up These are fabulous purple spiny oyster beads. The beads are a dark purple with white accents. They are cut in an elongated chip style. They are graduated on the extra long strand and are flat an even. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Recently a new find of the shells was made, and we are so happy to have them in stock. Size: 6-18mm $42.00 for 22" strand Quantity:	Click picture for a close up These are fabulous orange/red spiny oyster beads. They are cut in an disk or heishe style. These beads have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Recently a new find of the shells was made, and we are so happy to have them in stock. Sizes: Quantity:
Spiny Oyster Shell Chips	Antique Victorian Seed Pearls	Fresh Water Rice Pearls
Click picture for a close up The same spiny oyster beads in a chip style. These beads are an orange-red and have long been prized by Native Americans and have been rare for years. Recently a new find of the shells was made, and we are so happy to have them in stock. Size: 5-12mm $18.00 for 16" strand Quantity:	These are very tiny natural seed pearls that are off white. They were recovered off a piece of broken antique jewelry. These seed pearls are very valuable, rare and hard to find. You'll need these to repair Victorian Jewelry, they were popularly used in this era. The holes are so small they were often strung on white horse hair. Size: 1-2mm $24 for 12 Quantity:	These are freshwater rice pearls, so named because the pearls look like grains of rice. Nice white color and luster - Vintage 1970's Size: 4x7mm $4.00 a strand Quantity:
White Coin Pearls	Biwa Pearl Rectangles	Paua Abalone Ovals - Large
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:	Same paua abalone in a double-sided larger oval. Combine these with pearls, mother of pearl, or silver for dazzling results. They are worth it! Size: 13 x 18mm $36.00 strand Quantity:
Abalone Rectangles	Shell Stars	Golden Mother of Pearl -Chunks
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:	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:	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:
Black Mother of Pearl Heishe	Golden Mother of Pearl Heishe	Mother of Pearl Ovals
Black Mother of Pearl large Heishe beads. Very nicely drilled and polished . The edges are pink and white. Size: 9mm $10.00 a strandSold Out	Golden MOP in large heishe beads. Very nicely drilled and polished beads, the edges are pink and white. These iridescent beads come from the hard internal layers of oyster shells. Size: 9mm $8.00 a strand Quantity:	Strands of natural MOP beads in an oval or rice shape. These iridescent beads come from the hard internal layers of oyster shells. Native Americans long ago used 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. Size: 12 x 5mm $7.00 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. 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. 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. Size: 12mm $10.00 a strand Quantity:
Mother of Pearl Octagons	Mother of Pearl Bead Collar	Mother of Pearl - natural rounds
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 belts - avail in med and large sizes. Sizes: Quantity:	Lovely Mother of Pearl jewelry component. It is composed of shimmering mother of pearl sticks that are graduated into a collar that can be used to make a stunning necklace centerpiece. The pieces are backed on heavy pieces of black resin to add strength and stability. The pieces are graduated from 13-33mm long and about 10mm wide. Circa 1970's See the back, There are holes through the top of each piece. Size: Total 4 ½ inches wide $18.00 (only 1)	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. Sizes: Quantity:
Cebu Beauty Shells	Gray Mother of Pearl Rectangles	Brown Mother of Pearl Flat Rounds
Cebu beauty shells are naturally this lovely purple and white color. These cute curly slices make great additions to your jewelry and are one of our most popular shells. 16" strands Size: 7mm $7.00 a strand Sold out	These shell beads are from natural gray mother of pearl. They vary from light silver to dark gray and, a rainbow of colors glistens on each bead. Size: 14x10mm $10.00 a strand 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. There are 18 beads per strand. Average Size: 20mm $7.00 a strand Quantity:
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