Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch HPS10282022 Hubei Turquoise- From the Hubei

Hubei Turquoise- From the Hubei province in Northern China

characterized by its color range of black

instead of taking the time to put down one pair of pliers and pick-up the next

5 inches (12

Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch HPS10282022 Hubei Turquoise- From the HubeiAbalone 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.