Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Garnet To use: center the tubular

To use: center the tubular crimp in the cavity and compress firmly

Pilbara Prase is a chrome-rich chert gemstone that originates from the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Blue Chalcedony is reputed to help with communication

The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)

Abalone Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Garnet To use: center the tubularAbalone 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.