Abalone Shell 10x14mm Faceted Puff Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch 18x28mm Mined in Mexico near the

Mined in Mexico near the city of Cananea this turquoise is relatively new to the industry

·         Finish: Electroplated with a nickel-free silver plating

spirals or other shapes to harden

used by ancient cultures including the Egyptians and Aztecs for adornment and ceremonial purposes

a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone

Abalone Shell 10x14mm Faceted Puff Oval Bead - 15-16 Inch 18x28mm Mined in Mexico near theAbalone Shell is strong and is made of stacked calcium carbonate tiles. When the abalone shell is struck, the tiles slide instead of shattering absorbing the energy of the blow. The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother of pearl), which in many species is highly iridescent, which make the shells attractive as decorative objects, jewelry, and as a source of colorful mother of pearl.