Purple Spiny Oyster, Button Rondelles, Smooth, 7-8mm, Small, Shell Beads, Sold by Half Strand, 8" - ID 1083

Spiny Oyster Beads Beautiful beads from the shells of the spiny oyster! The spiny oyster is a type of bi-value mollusk whose shells have been highly valued and used for jewelry since ancient times. The purple coloring is natural. You'll find shades from lavender to dark plum, accented with pockets or bands of white, and occasionally, yellow or red. Each bead is unique with a slightly different color pattern. There are tiny little holes in the shell which are often found in this material. Despite the holes, the beads are smooth and have a nice understated luster. Please allow for some slight variation in cut and size, which just adds to the organic nature of these beads. Great to add a natural pop of color to any design. Come on, let's make something beautiful! Like this bead? Listings in other colors may be available. Check the links below. MATERIALS: Spiny Oyster Shell, likely stabilized SIZE: Button rondelles, size varies from 7-8mm in diameter, about 5mm wide. Hole size is about 1 mm. QUANTITY: This listing is for a half strand, about 7 to 8 inches, approximately 35 beads. You will receive beads from the exact strand shown in the pictures. BEADS AND HONEY RISK-FREE GUARANTEE: My goal is for every purchase to meet your highest expectations. I try to describe every item accurately, with full known disclosure. If you have a question, just ask. If you are ever unhappy with an item, please contact me and I will make it right. See shop policies for details or contact me with questions. DELIVERY Your beads will be labeled and packaged just for you in my crystal clear Beads and Honey signature packaging. Everything will be secured in a bubble mailer and shipped to you via US Postal Service First Class Mail. Domestic US shipments will include delivery confirmation. If you would like to receive your items via Priority, Express, Registered, or Insured Mail, please convo me. © 2012 Beads and Honey - All photographs and content. ____________________________________________________________ Thank you for choosing Beads and Honey! For more shell beads: http://etsy.me/sxFzeo For more small semiprecious stones: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeadsAndHoney?section_id=7211510 For more supplies: http://beadsandhoney.etsy.com For shop policies: http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=10451494