Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch New Jade Usually occurring in a deep

Usually occurring in a deep red color

These detailed inlay coin beads have a variety of stones such as Abalone

They are lead and nickel free

and may also be referred to as Jacktree

so it fractures easily

Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch New Jade Usually occurring in a deepAbalone 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.